Semiconductor Electronics Materials Devices and Simple Circuits - Result Question 49
50. When a $p-n$ junction diode is reverse biased the flow of current across the junction is mainly due to
(a) diffusion of charges
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(b) drift of charges
(c) depends on the nature of material
(d) both drift and diffusion of charges
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 50. (b)
Solution:
- (b) When $p-n$ junction is reverse biased, the flow of current is due to drifting of minority charge carriers across the junction.
