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A semiconducting device is connected in a series in circuit with a battery and a resistance. A current is allowed to pass through the circuit. If the polarity of the battery is reversed, the current drops to almost zero. The device may be

A

a p-n junction diode

B

an intrinsic semiconductor

C

a p-type semiconductor

D

an n-type semiconductor

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