Q. The increase in the width of the depletion region in a p-n junction diode is due to :
A) reverse bias only
B) both forward bias and reverse bias
C) increase in forward current
D) forward bias only
Explanation
[Solution] Reverse bias widens the depletion region; forward bias narrows it. Answer (1).
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