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Which of the following current must be zero in an unbiased PN junction diode? 

(a) Current due to majority charge carriers (both electrons and holes). 

(b) Current due to minority charge carriers (both electrons and holes). 

(c) Current due to majority and minority charge carriers. 

(d) Current due to majority and minority charge carriers (only holes).

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The correct option is (b) Current due to minority charge carriers (both electrons and holes).

Explanation:

In an unbiased PN junction diode, current flows due to minority charge carriers (electron in the P-region and holes in the N-region).

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