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when forward bias is appllied to as p-n junction . Then wat happens to the potential barrier `V_B` and the width of charged depleted region X?

A

`V_B`increases , X decreases

B

`V_B`decreases , X increases

C

`V_B`increases , X increases

D

`V_B`decreases , X decreases

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