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In a p-n junction ,

A

new holes and conduction electorns are produced continuously throughout the material

B

new holes and conduction electrons are produced continuously throughout the material except in the depletion region

C

holes and conduction electrons recombine continously throughout the material

D

holes and conduction electrons recombine continuously throughout the material except in the depletion region.

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