When the i-v curve of a photodiode passes through origin the illumination is

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zero

minimum

maximum

equal to rated value

Correct Answer : Option (A) : zero

Explanation : i is plotted on y-axis and v on x-axis. When passing through origin current can be zero only.

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The kinetic energy of photoelectrons emitted by a photo sensitive surface depends on

angle of incidence of radiation

surface conditions of the surface

intensity of the incident radiation

wavelength of the incident radiation

Correct Answer : wavelength of the incident radiation

For radiating ultraviolet rays, LEDs use

gallium arsenide

zinc sulphide

gallium phosphide

None of the above

Correct Answer : zinc sulphide

For an P-N-P transistor in normal operation its junction are biased as

emitter base : reverse, collector base : reverse

emitter base : reverse, collector base : forward

emitter base : forward, collector base : forward

emitter base : forward, collector base : reverse

Correct Answer : emitter base : forward, collector base : reverse