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On increases the reverse biase to a large value of in a `PN`- junction diode, current.

A

Increases slowly

B

Remains fixed

C

Suddenly increases

D

Decreases slowly

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C
At a certain high reverse bias voltage, current suddenly increases . This is called Breakdown voltage .
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