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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

When a p-n junction is reverse biased:

  1. A Width of depletion region decreases
  2. B The drift of electrons and holes stops.
  3. C Potential barrier decreases
  4. D The diffusion of electrons and holes stops
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(D) The diffusion of electrons and holes stops

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The diffusion of electrons and holes stops This is essentially correct for the majority carriers. The increased potential barrier and electric field strongly suppress the flow (diffusion) of majority carriers (electrons from n to p, and holes from p to n) across the junction,…
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