The diffusion current in a p-n junction is

Options

A. from the n-side to the p-side
B. from the p-side to the n-side
C. from the n-side to the p-side if the junction is forward biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse-biased
D. from the p-side to the n-side if the junction is forward biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse-biased

Answer

B

Explanation

The diffusion current in a p - n juction is from the p - side to n - side.