With forward biased mode, the p-n junction diode

is one in which width of depletion layer increases

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is one in which potential barrier increases

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acts as closed switch

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acts as open switch

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Solution

The correct option is D acts as closed switch
In a forward biased mode, p-n junction has lesser potential barrier and width of depletion layer also decreases.

Almost all the current passes through it and hence it acts as a close switch.

Hence, answer is option-(C).

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