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When a p-n junction is reverse-biased,the current becomes almost constant at 25µA. current of when it is forward biased at 200 mV . a current of 75µA is obtained.Find the magnitude of diffusion current when the diode is (a)unbiased ,(b)reverse-biased at 200 mVand (c )forward-biased at 200mV.

A

`50 mu A, `Zero, `100 mu A`

B

`25 mu A`, Zero, `100 mu `A

C

`25 mu A,10 mu A, 100 mu `A

D

`25 mu A,10 mu A`, Zero

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