Different voltages are applied across a P-N junction and the currents are measured for each value. Which of the following graphs is obtained between voltage and current

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Solution

The correct option is C

PN junction has low resistance in one direction of potential difference +V, so a large current flows (forward biasing). It has a high resistance in the opposite potential difference direction -V, so a very small current flows (Reverse biasing).

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