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When a p-n junction diode is reverse bia...

When a p-n junction diode is reverse biased the flow of current across the junction is mainly due to

A

Electrons and holes are attracted towards each other and move towards the depletion region

B

Electrons and holes move away from the junction depletion region

C

Height of the potential barrier decreases

D

No change in the current takes place

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