Reverse Biasing of a Pn Junction Tends to

Multiple Choice

Reverse biasing of a pn junction tends to

A) increase the potential difference across a junction,thereby encouraging diffusion.
B) decrease the potential difference across a junction,thereby encouraging diffusion.
C) decrease the potential difference across a junction,thereby inhibiting diffusion.
D) increase the potential difference across a junction,thereby inhibiting diffusion.
E) None of these is correct.