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Why does current flow in the forward-bias direction but not flow in the reverse-bias direction in a pn junction?


A

The anode is negative.

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The intrinsic carriers are removed.

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C

Majority carriers are pushed to the junction.

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Minority carriers are pushed to the junction

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Solution

The correct option is C

Majority carriers are pushed to the junction.


In the forward-bias direction, an electric current will flow due to the migration of majority carriers across the p-n junction called forward current.The resistance of p-n junction is low to the flow of current when forward biased.


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