KCET · Physics · Semiconductors
The width of the depletion region in a \(p-n\) junction diode is
- A increased by reverse bias
- B increased by forward bias
- C decreased by reverse bias
- D independent of the bias voltage
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Correct Answer
(A) increased by reverse bias
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Detailed explanation
In a p-n junction diode, thickness of depletion layer increases in reverse biasing.
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