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JAMB Physics 2005 Question 13

Question 13

Electronics

The current in a reverse-biased junction is due to

  1. A.electrons.
  2. B.majority carriers.
  3. C.holes.
  4. D.minority carriers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (minority carriers.)

Explanation

Reverse bias stops the majority carriers; the small leakage current is carried by minority carriers.