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

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Options:
  • A 100
  • B 106
  • C 10-6
  • D 10
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The correct answer is: 10-6
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.

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