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Under reverse bias, the current through a junction diode is?
AUnchanged
BAlmost zero
CDoubled
DVery large
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Almost zero
Reverse bias raises the barrier, so only a tiny leakage current crosses the junction.
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