In a p-n junction, avalanche current specifically flows when the diode is?

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1. In a p-n junction, avalanche current specifically flows when the diode is?

Forward biased

Reverse biased

At zero bias

Under excess bias, a separate condition

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Avalanche breakdown is specifically a reverse-bias phenomenon, occurring once the reverse voltage becomes large enough to trigger a rapid multiplication of charge carriers.