Question
Question: On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a PN-junction diode, current....
On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a PN-junction diode, current.
A
Increases slowly
B
Remains fixed
C
Suddenly increases
D
Decreases slowly
Answer
Suddenly increases
Explanation
Solution
After a large reverse voltage is PN-junction diode, a huge current flows in the reverse direction suddenly. This is called Breakdown of PN-junction diode.