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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 14. Semicondutor electronics

Given below are two statements : one is labeled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labeled as Reason \(R\) Assertion \(A:\) Photodiodes are used in forward bias usually for measuring the light intensity. Reason \(R:\) For a \(p-n\) junction diode, at applied voltage \(V\) the current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for \(\left|V_z\right| > \pm V \geq\left|V_0\right|\) where \(V_0\) is the threshold voltage and \(V _{ z }\) is the breakdown voltage. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is correct explanation \(A\)
  2. B Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true but \(R\) is \(NOT\) the correct explanation \(A\)
  3. C \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true
  4. D \(A\) is true but \(R\) is false
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(C) \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true

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Theory based Photodiodes are operated in reverse bias condition. For \(P - N\) junction current in forward bias (for \(\left.V \geq V_0\right)\) is always greater than current in reverse bias \(\left(\right.\) for \(V \leq V _{ z }\) ) Hence Assertion if false but Reason is true
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