Consider the following statements $A$ and $B$ and identify the correct choice from the given answers:
$A:$ The width of the depletion layer in a $P-N$ junction diode increases in forward bias.
$B:$ In an intrinsic semiconductor,the Fermi energy level is exactly in the middle of the forbidden gap.

  • A
    $A$ is true and $B$ is false.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $B$ are false.
  • C
    $A$ is false and $B$ is true.
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$ are true.

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