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How is forward biasing different from reverse biasing in a p-n junction?   

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Forward biasing of p-n junction	Reverse biasing of p-n junction
p-side is connected to the \[+\text{ve}\] terminal and n-side to the \[-\text{ve}\] terminal of the battery.	p-side is connected to the \[\text{-ve}\] terminal and n-side to the \[+\text{ve}\] terminal of the battery. .
(ii) Forward current is due to majority charge   carriers.	Reverse current is due to minority charge carriers.
(iii) Depletion layer becomes thin.	Depletion layer becomes thicker.
(iv) Resistance across the p-n junction decreases.	Resistance across the p-n junction increases.