Given below are two statements: Statement I : Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into…

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity.

Statement II: Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in breakdown region.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II is correct.
  3. Both Statement I and Statement II is incorrect.
  4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Solution

A photovoltaic (PV) cell, commonly called a solar cell, is a nonmechanical device that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

A Zener Diode, also known as a breakdown diode, is a heavily doped semiconductor device that is designed to operate in the reverse direction. So both statements are correct.

Asked in: NEET 2023 (All India)

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