Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

When a p-n junction in a diode is reverse biased, the thickness of the depletion layer

Options:

increases

decreases

become zero

remains constant

Correct Answer:

increases

Explanation:

In reverse bias, as electrons and holes move away from the junction, the thickness of the depletion layer increases.