Assertion (A): A p-n junction has high resistance in reverse direction. Reason (R): When a reverse bias is applied to p-n junction, the width of depletion layer increases.

Assertion (A): A p-n junction has high resistance in reverse direction.

Reason (R): When a reverse bias is applied to p-n junction, the width of depletion layer increases.

[A].	Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
[B].	Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
[C].	A is true but R is false
[D].	A is false but R is true

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The increase in reverse resistance is due to widening of depletion layer.