Electronic Devices Question 114

Question: The reverse biasing in a PN junction diode

[MP PMT 1991; EAMCET 1994; CBSE PMT 2003]

Options:

A) Decreases the potential barrier

B) Increases the potential barrier

C) Increases the number of minority charge carriers

D) Increases the number of majority charge carriers

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

In reverse biasing, width of depletion layer increases.



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