When reverse biased is applied to a pn junction:

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When reverse biased is applied to a pn junction:

1. the barrier potential is decreased
2. majority carriers flow, down the potential
3. thermally generated minority carriers are responsible for saturation current
4. majority carriers are holes from p side moving to the n-side

Correct Option: C

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