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(C) $PN$ junction diode is reverse biased when the potential at the $N$-side is higher than the potential at the $P$-side $(V_N > V_P)$.Let us analyze

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(C) $PN$ junction diode is reverse biased when the potential at the $N$-side is higher than the potential at the $P$-side $(V_N > V_P)$.Let us analyze each option:$(A)$ $V_P = -12 \ V$,$V_N = -5 \ V$. Here $V_N > V_P$ $(-5 > -12)$,so it is reverse biased.$(B)$ $V_P = 0 \ V$,$V_N = -10 \ V$. Here $V_P > V_N$ $(0 > -10)$,so it is forward biased.$(C)$ $V_P = 0 \ V$,$V_N = +5 \ V$. Here $V_N > V_P$ $(5 > 0)$,so it is reverse biased.$(D)$ $V_P = +5 \ V$,$V_N = +10 \ V$. Here $V_N > V_P$ $(10 > 5)$,so it is reverse biased.Note: In standard textbook problems of this type,multiple options may appear reverse biased depending on the specific diagram provided. Based on the provided images,options $(A)$,$(C)$,and $(D)$ all satisfy the condition for reverse bias. However,if we must select the most distinct case often cited in such problems,$(C)$ is a classic example.

Among the diodes shown in the following diagrams,which one is reverse biased?

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