Physics Semiconductor Electronics P -N Junction and Semiconductor Diode / Semiconductor Devices MCQ (Single Correct)

What accounts for the flow of charge carriers in forward and reverse biasing of silicon P-N diode-

A
Drift in both reverse and forward bias
B
Drift in forward bias and diffusion in reverse bias
C
Drift in reverse bias and diffusion in forward bias
D
Diffusion in both forward and reverse bias

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The correct answer is:
C

In a p-n diode:

Forward bias → current mainly due to diffusion of majority carriers.

Reverse bias → current mainly due to drift of minority carriers.

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