$A$ semiconductor device $X$ is connected in series with a battery and a resistor. $A$ current of $10 \ mA$ is found to pass through the circuit. If the terminals of $X$ are connected in reverse,the current drops to almost zero. $X$ may be
- Aa zener diode
- Ba p-n junction diode
- Can intrinsic semiconductor
- Dan extrinsic semiconductor
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