The given circuit has two ideal diodes connected as shown in the figure below. The current flowing through the resistance \(R_1\) will be
1. \( 2.5\text{ A}\)
2. \( 10\text{ A}\)
3. \(1.43\text{ A}\)
4. \(3.13\text{ A}\)
The given graph represents the \(V\text-I\) characteristics of a semiconductor device. Which of the following statements is correct?
1. | It is a \(V\text-I\) characteristic of a solar cell where the point \(A\) represents open-circuit voltage and the point \(B\) represents short-circuit current. |
2. | It is for a solar cell and points \(A\) and \(B\) represents open-circuit voltage and current respectively. |
3. | It is for a photodiode and points \(A\) and \(B\) represents open-circuit voltage and current respectively. |
4. | It is for an LED and points \(A\) and \(B\) represents open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current respectively. |
A Zener diode, having breakdown voltage equal to \(15\) V, is used in a voltage regulator circuit, as shown in the figure. The current through the diode is:
1. \(10\) mA
2. \(15\) mA
3. \(20\) mA
4. \(5\) mA
A p-n photodiode is fabricated from a semiconductor with a band gap of It can detect a signal of wavelength
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