When reverse bias is applied to a pn-junction

1.	When reverse bias is applied to a pn-junction
A.	The barrier potential is decreased
B.	Majority carriers flow down the potential
C.	Thermally-generated minority carriers are responsible for the saturation current
D.	Minority carriers are holes from p-side moving to the n-side
Answer» D. Minority carriers are holes from p-side moving to the n-side

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