Special Purpose Diodes
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Photovoltaic devices can convert optical radiation into electricity.
Statement II: Zener diode is designed to operate under reverse bias in breakdown region. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Answer: (d)
- Statement I: Correct, photovoltaic devices (solar cells) convert light into electricity.
- Statement II: Correct, a Zener diode is designed to work in reverse breakdown.
- So the answer is (d) both statements are correct.