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The increase in the width of the depletion region in a \( p \) - \( n \) junction diode is d [NEET 2020]

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The increase in the width of the depletion region in a \( p \) - \( n \) junction diode is d

[NEET 2020]

a

forward bias only

b

reverse bias only

c

both forward bias and reverse bias

d

increase in forward current

✓ Correct answer: b)

reverse bias only

Explanation

An increase in depletion width is caused by reverse bias.

(NEW NCERT 12th Page No. 333)

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