Multiple choice

Consider the following statements over Reverse bias voltage, (N region positive w.r.t. the P region) (a) It increases the potential barrier. (b) It decreases the space charge width. (c) It decreases the magnitude of electric field. Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. Only (a) and (b)

  2. Only (b) and (c)

  3. Only (a)

  4. All (a), (b) and (c)

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (a) is correct: It increases the potential barrier. Statement (b) is wrong: It increases the space charge width and statement (c) is wrong: It increases the magnitude of electric field.

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