Question

When a p-n junction is reverse biased

a.

holes and electrons move away from the junction

b.

holes and electrons move towards the junction

c.

holes move towards junction and electrons move away from junction

d.

holes move away from junction and electrons move towards junction

Answer: (a).holes and electrons move away from the junction

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