Semiconductor Electronics · p-n junction and diodes
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
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.
- (1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- (2)Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
- (3)A is true but R is false
- (4)A is false but R is true
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