Semiconducting Devices Question 200
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.
