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MHT CET · Physics · Semiconductors

If \(\mathrm{p}-\mathrm{n}\) junction diode is reverse biased then

  1. A potential barrier decreases.
  2. B width of the depletion layer decreases.
  3. C electrical conduction is possible.
  4. D width of the depletion layer increases.
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(D) width of the depletion layer increases.

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(B)
When p-n junction is reverse biased, the depletion region is increased i.e., the potential barrier increased.