Reverse bias applied to a junction diode

Question

Reverse bias applied to a junction diode (A) lowers the potential barrier (B) raises the potential barrier (C) increases the majority carrier current (D) increases the minority carrier current

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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.

Q. Reverse bias applied to a junction diode

lowers the potential barrier

raises the potential barrier

increases the majority carrier current

increases the minority carrier current

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.

Q. Reverse bias applied to a junction diode

lowers the potential barrier

raises the potential barrier

increases the majority carrier current

increases the minority carrier current

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.

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.