Semiconducting Devices Question 202
Question: What is the current in the circuit shown below
[AFMC 2000; RPMT 2001]
Options:
A) 0 amp
B) $ {{10}^{-2}} $ amp
C) 1 amp
D) 0.10 amp
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The potential of P-side is more negative that of N-side, hence diode is in reverse biasing.
In reverse biasing it acts as open circuit, hence no current flows.
