MHT CET · Physics · Semiconductors
In which of the following figures, the p. n. junction diode is reverse biased?

- A (c)
- B (d)
- C (b)
- D (a)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) (b)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
For reverse bias, \( V_p < V_n \). In figure (b), \( V_p = -10V \) and \( V_n = -5V \).
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