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Draw V-I characteristics of p-n junction diode. Answer the following questions giving reasons:
Why is the current under reverse bias almost independent of the applied potential up to a critical voltage?

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Up to a certain reverse bias potential the small current across a produced by the minority carriers. It is independent of the applied potential.
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