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PhysicsSemiconductorsPN junctionMedium2 minPYQ_2001
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Assertion : During reverse biasing a diode doesn't conduct current. Reason : It narrows the depletion layer.

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Answer:
C
Solution:

During reverse biasing, the depletion layer widens, and so there is more resistance for an electron or a hole to cross that layer to conduct current.

Stream:AIIMSSubject:PhysicsTopic:SemiconductorsSubtopic:PN junction
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2001

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