Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:
The current in a reverse bias is called leakage current. This current is due to which of the following reasons?
Options:
drift of the majority carriers
diffusion of the majority carriers
drift of the minority carriers
diffusion of the minority carriers
Correct Answer:
diffusion of the minority carriers
Explanation:
The diffusion of the minority carriers to the other side of the junction results in the leakage current.