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Q.

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Diffusion current in a p-n junction is greater than the drift current in magnitude if the junction is forward biased .
Reason R : Diffusion current in a p-n junction is from the n-side to the p- side if the junction is forward biased
In the light of the above statement, 
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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a

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

b

Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

c

A is correct but R is not correct

d

A is not correct but R is correct

answer is B.

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a) Diffusion current in p-n junction diode is greater than the drift current in magnitude
b) Diffusion current in p-n junction from p-side to n-side in forward biased

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