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The drift current in a p-n junction is...

The drift current in a p-n junction is

A

from the n-side to the p-side

B

from the p-side to the n-side

C

from the n-side to the p-side if the junction is forward-biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse-biased.

D

from the p-side to the n-side if the junction is forward-biased and in the opposite direction if it is reverse-biased.

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A
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