Question

Application of a forward bias to a p-n junction: 

A. increases the drift current in the depletion zone 

B. increases the diffusion current in the depletion zone

C. decreases the drift current on the p side outside the depletion zone 

D. decreases the drift current on the n side outside the depletion zone 

E. does not change the current anywhere 

Answer 1

B. increases the diffusion current in the depletion zone