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Avalanche breakdown in a semiconductor diode occurs when 

         

a
forward current exceeds a certain value
b
reverse bias voltage exceeds a certain value
c
forward bias voltage exceeds a certain value
d
the potential barrier is reduced to zero

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Avalanche breakdown occurs in reverse bias when it crosses a certain value, initiated by minority charge carriers.

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