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If a PN junction diode of depletion layer width W and barrier height `V_(0)` is forward biased , then

A

W increases , `V_0` decreases

B

W decreases `V_(0)` increases

C

both W and `V_(0)` increase

D

both W and `V_(0)` decreases

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