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Physics Experimental Skills All Topic Question for Revision Test MCQ (Single Correct)

Avalanche breakdown in a semiconductor diode happens when

A
forward current exceeds a certain value
B
reverse bias exceeds a certain value
C
forward bias exceeds a certain value
D
the potential barrier is reduced to zero

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Avalanche breakdown in a semiconductor diode happens when reverse bias exceeds certain value.

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