When forward bias is applied to a $p-n$ junction,then what happens to the potential barrier $(V_B)$ and the width $(X)$ of the depletion region?

  • A
    $V_B$ increases,$X$ decreases
  • B
    $V_B$ decreases,$X$ increases
  • C
    $V_B$ increases,$X$ increases
  • D
    $V_B$ decreases,$X$ decreases

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