What results when the negative battery terminal is connected to the p side of a pn junction,and the positive battery terminal to the n side?
A) forward bias
B) reverse bias
C) avalanche breakdown
D) a short circuit

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Connecting the negative battery terminal to the p side and the positive terminal to the n side creates a reverse bias, which actively opposes current flow across the junction. This is because the negative terminal repels the holes in the p side and the positive terminal repels the electrons in the n side, making it more difficult for current to flow.

What Results When the Negative Battery Terminal Is Connected to the P