Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.  
Assertion A: Diffusion current in a p-n junction is greater than the drift current in magnitude if the junction is forward biased.  
Reason R: Diffusion current in a p-n junction is from the n-side to the p-side if the junction is forward biased.  
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The diffusion current in a forward biased p-n junction is greater than the drift current, as the charge carriers move due to the gradient in the concentration. The direction of the diffusion current is from the n-side to the p-side, which is correctly explained by Reason R.