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The width of the depletion region in a P-N junction diode is

A

increased by reverse bias

B

increased by forward bias

C

decreased by reverse bias

D

independent of the bias voltage

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The width of the depletion region in a P-N junction diode is increased by reverse bias and decreased by forward bias.
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