On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a P-N junction diode, current

On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a P-N junction diode, current
  1. increase slowly.
  2. remains fixed.
  3. suddenly increases.
  4. decreases slowly.

Solution

When the reverse voltage increases beyond the breakdown voltage, the current suddenly increases.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (13 May Shift 1)

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