Q. When and $P$ end of $P$-$N$ junction is connected to the negative terminal of the battery and the $N$ end to the positive terminal of the battery, then the $P$-$N$ junction behaves like
A) A conductor
B) An insulator
C) A super-conductor
D) A semi-conductor
Explanation
(b) In this condition $P - N$ junction is reverse biased
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