Question

On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in p-n junction diode then value of current

• A. remain fixed
• B. increases slowly
• C. decreases slowly
• D. suddenly increases

Answer 1

The correct option is D suddenly increases

On increasing the in the reverse bias to a large value in the p-n junction diode then the value of current will suddenly increase. It happens due to increasing the reverse voltage above a certain voltage level which exceeds the breakdown voltage and the p-n diode breaks down and then the current through the p-n increases rapidly which is known as the reverse current.

hence, option $D$ is the correct answer.