When the $P$ end of a $P-N$ junction is connected to the negative terminal of the battery and the $N$ end to the positive terminal of the battery,then the $P-N$ junction behaves like:

  • A
    $A$ conductor
  • B
    An insulator
  • C
    $A$ super-conductor
  • D
    $A$ semi-conductor

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