Question

Does current flow in reverse bias?

Answer 1

Explanation:

If the current flow in reverse bias then,

1. The charge carriers are pulled away from the p-n junction; as a result, the width of the p-n junction gets wider.
2. The wider depletion region presents a greater obstacle to the charge carriers to pass through.
3. The diode resistance increases and as a result no current flows.

Hence, the current does not flow in reverse bias.