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Two statements are given below:

A. When the forward bias voltage across a p-n junction diode increases above a certain threshold voltage, the diode current increases significantly.

B. This current is called reverse saturation current.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

A.Both Statements A and B are true
B.Statement A is true, but Statement B is false
C.Both Statements A and B are false
D.Statement A is false, but Statement B is true

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Evaluating the given physics statements]

$V - I$ characteristics of a forward-biased junction diode

When forward bias voltage increases beyond threshold voltage, diode current increases significantly. This is not reverse saturation current.

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