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If a PN junction diode of depletion layer width W and barrier height `V_(0)` is forward biased, then

A

W increases `V_(0)` decreases

B

W decreases, `V_(0)` increases

C

both W and `V_(0)` increase

D

both W and `V_(0)` decrease

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