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In a semiconductor diode, the reverse biased current is due to orbit of free electrons and holes caused by

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Only A is true

B

A and C are true

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Only A and B are true

D

All are true

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  6. Which of the following statements is true about semiconductors ?

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  9. Choose the correct statement of the following (A): In P-type semicondu...

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  17. Which of the following is a correct statement? A: A zener diode is mai...

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