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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

Height of the potential barrier is reduced

B

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

C

Width of depletion region is reduced

D

All the above

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