When a $p-n$ junction diode is forward biased,
- Athe depletion region is reduced and barrier height is increased.
- Bthe depletion region is widened and barrier height is reduced.
- Cboth the depletion region and barrier height are increased.
- Dboth the depletion region and barrier height are reduced.
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