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Assertion (A): A p-n junction has high resistance in reverse direction.

Reason (R): When a reverse bias is applied to p-n junction, the width of depletion layer increases.

a.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

b.

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

c.

A is true but R is false

d.

A is false but R is true

Answer: (a).Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

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Q. Assertion (A): A p-n junction has high resistance in reverse direction. Reason (R): When a reverse bias is applied to p-n junction, the width of depletion layer increases.

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