In a $P-N$ junction diode,if the $P$ region is more heavily doped than the $n$ region,then the depletion layer is:

  • A
    Greater in the $P$ region
  • B
    Greater in the $n$ region
  • C
    Equal in both regions
  • D
    No depletion layer is formed in this case

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