P-N Junction Diode
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason
Assertion A: A diode under reverse-biased condition provides very small current which is nearly independent of voltage until a critical limit at which the current increases drastically. Reason R: Below the critical voltage limit, only majority charge carriers flow which increases drastically above critical voltage.
choose the correct answer from the options given below
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Answer: (c)
- Assertion: reverse current is small and almost constant up to the breakdown voltage, then rises sharply. True.
- Reason: below breakdown the reverse current is due to minority carriers, not majority carriers. False.
- So the answer is (c) A is true but R is false.