Question
Physics Question on Semiconductor electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits
For using a multimeter to identify diode from electrical components, choose the correct statement out of the following about the diode:
A
It is two terminal device which conducts current in both directions.
B
It is two terminal device which conducts current in one direction only.
C
It does not conduct current gives an initial deflection which decays to zero.
D
It is three terminal device which conducts current in one direction only between central terminal and either of the remaining two terminals.
Answer
It is two terminal device which conducts current in one direction only.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (B) : It is two terminal device which conducts current in one direction only.
A diode is a two terminal device which conducts current in forward bias only.