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How does the width of the depletion layer of a p-n junction diode change with decrease in reverse bias?

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  • The n-side of the depletion layer of a p-n junction :

    A
    always has same width as of the p-side.
    B
    has no bound charges.
    C
    is negatively charged.
    D
    is positively charged.

  • The width of depletion regio of p-n junction diode is

    A
    `0.5` nm to 1 nm
    B
    5 nm to 10 nm
    C
    50 nm to 500 nm
    D
    500 nm to 1000 nm

  • With in depletion region of p-n junction diode :

    A
    p-side is positive and n-side is negative
    B
    n-side is positive and p-side is negative
    C
    both side are positive and both side are negative
    D
    both side are neutral

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    In forward bias the width of depletion layer is

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