MHT CET · Physics · Semiconductors
Reverse bias applied to a \(p-n\) junction diode
- A increases the minority charge carriers.
- B lowers the potential barrier.
- C decreases the majority charge carriers.
- D raises the potential barrier.
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(D) raises the potential barrier.
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In reverse bias a \(p-n\) junction diode has raised potential barrier.
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