Which of the following statements is not true for a p-n junction diode under reverse bias?
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Semiconductor Electronics
Which of the following statements is not true for a p-n junction diode under reverse bias?
- The current is almost independent of the applied voltage.
- Holes flow from p-side to n-side.
- Electric field in the depletion region increases.
- n-side of the junction is connected to +ve terminal and p-side to -ve terminal of the battery.
Answer
(B) Holes flow from p-side to n-side.
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