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Physics Semiconductor Electronics MHT CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

In the reverse biasing of a junction diode

A
the width of the depletion layer decreases.
B
the width of the depletion layer increases.
C
the number of minority charge carriers increase.
D
the number of majority charge carriers increase.

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B

In reverse bias, the external voltage pulls majority carriers away from the junction. This widens the depletion region, increasing the barrier and reducing current.

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