Reverse Biasing of a Pn Junction Tends to

question 10

Multiple Choice

Reverse biasing of a pn junction tends to

• A)increase the potential difference across a junction,thereby encouraging diffusion.
• B)decrease the potential difference across a junction,thereby encouraging diffusion.
• C)decrease the potential difference across a junction,thereby inhibiting diffusion.
• D)increase the potential difference across a junction,thereby inhibiting diffusion.
• E)None of these is correct.

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