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On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a P-N junction diode, current
PhysicsSemiconductorsMHT CETMHT CET 2023 (13 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A increase slowly.
  • B remains fixed.
  • C suddenly increases.
  • D decreases slowly.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: suddenly increases.
When the reverse voltage increases beyond the breakdown voltage, the current suddenly increases.

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