MCQ
On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a PN-junction diode, current
- AIncreases slowly
- BRemains fixed
- ✓Suddenly increases
- DDecreases slowly
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Suddenly increases
Suddenly increases
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