The V - I characteristic of a diode is shown in the figure. The ratio of forward to reverse bias resistance…

The V-I characteristic of a diode is shown in the figure. The ratio of forward to reverse bias resistance is:

  1. 100
  2. 106
  3. 10-6
  4. 10

Solution

Forward bias resistance R1=0.8-0.720-10×10-3=0.110×10-3=10 Ω.

Reverse bias resistanceR2=1010-6=107 Ω.

R1R2=10-6.

Asked in: JEE Main 2017 (08 Apr Online)

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