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If a PN junction diode of depletion layer width W and barrier height V0 is forward biased, then 

(a) W increases, V0 decreases 

(b) W decreases, V0 increases 

(c) both W and V0 increase 

(d) both W and V0 decrease

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Correct option  (d) both W and V0 decrease

Explanation:

When PN juction diode is forward biased bath depletion layer width w and barrier height v0 decrease and current due to molarity carrier increases.

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