Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

The graph illustrates the $I$-$V$ characteristic of a semiconductor diode. Which statement can be deduced from the graph?

  • AAbove a certain positive potential difference the diode obeys Ohm’s law.
  • BCurrent is directly proportional to potential difference when the current in the diode is in one direction.
  • CThe diode has zero resistance when the current in the diode is in one direction.
  • DThe resistance of the diode depends upon the potential difference across it.

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