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Mechanism of Formation of P-N Junction

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When a p-n diode is reverse biased, then

A

no current flows

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the depletion region is increased

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C

the depletion region is reduced

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D

the height of the potential barrier is reduced

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Solution

The correct option is D the depletion region is increased
When p-n junction is reverse biased, the depletion region is increased i.e., the potential barrier increased.

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