The width of the depletion region in a P-N junction diode is.

Increased by reverse bias

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Increased by forward bias

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Decreased by reverse bias

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Independent of the bias voltage

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Solution

The correct option is A Increased by reverse bias
Width of the depletion region in a P-N junction decreases when it is forward biased whereas increases when it is reversed biased.

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