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In a reverse biased junction diode, current flows in by

In a reverse biased junction diode, current flows in by

A.

positive holes alone

B.

majority carriers

C.

electron alone

D.

minority carriers

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Correct answer is D

In a reverse biased junction diode only a very small current flows in, carried by the minority carriers which are the negative charges in the n-semi conductor

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