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Assertion: We can measure the potential barrier of a `PN` junction by putting a sensitive voltmeter across its terminals.
Reason: The current through the `PN` junction is not same in forward and reversed bias.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement -1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

D

Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

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