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Q. Reverse bias applied to a junction diode

AIPMTAIPMT 2003Semiconductor Electronics: Materials Devices and Simple Circuits

Solution:

In reverse biasing, the conduction across the $p-n$ junction takes place due to minority carriers, therefore the size of depletion region (potential barrier) rises.