Question

State whether given statement is True or False
In p-n junction diode, the forward bias current is very small as compared to the reverse bias current.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Reverse biasing means, we connect the positive terminal of the battery to $n$ side of the diode and the negative terminal of the battery to $p$ side of the diode.

Here the diode does not conduct with the change in applied voltage. The current remains constant at a negligibly small value for a long range of applied voltage.

The forward bias current increases linearly with increase in voltage applied across two terminals

Therefore the forward bias current is more as compared to reverse biased current

Therefore the given statement is FALSE