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GUJCET · Physics · Semiconductor Electronic: Material, Devices And Simple Circuits
When a reverse bias is applied to a p-n junction, it ___________ .
- A increases the majority carrier current and lowers the potential barrier
- B increases the majority carrier current
- C lowers the potential barrier
- D raises the potential barrier
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(D) raises the potential barrier
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raises the potential barrier
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