In this question, statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason.
Assertion: The dominant mechanism for motion of charge carriers in forward and reverse biased silicon P‐N junction are drift in both forward and reverse bias.
Reason: In reverse biasing, no current flow through the junction. [2010]
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsCHECK THE SOLUTION.
In 
− − junction, the diffusion of majority carriers takes place when junction is forward biased and drifting of minority carriers takes place across the function, when reverse biased. The reverse bias opposes the majority carriers but makes the minority carriers to cross the 
− − junction. Thus the small current in 
flows during reverse bias.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems