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

When a p-n junction diode is reverse biased, the thickness of the depletion layer

A

Increases

B

Decreases

C

Become zero

D

Remains constant.

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A p-n junction diode when reverse biased, the free electron and holes move away from the junction thereby increasing the thickness of depletion region.
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