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With reference to a semi-conductor diode, what is meant by:
Reverse bias

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Reverse bias : If the positive terminal of a battery is connected to the n-type and negative terminal to the p-type then the p-n junction is said to be reverse biased.
In reverse bias, the junction offers very high resistance and very small current flows through it.
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