When a PN junction diode is reverse biased

Electrons and holes are attracted towards each other and move towards the depletion region

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Electrons and holes move away from the junction depletion region

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Height of the potential barrier decreases

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No change in the current takes place

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The correct option is B
Electrons and holes move away from the junction depletion region

When a PN junction diode is reverse biased, electron hole pair are created

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