Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertio…

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Published on: August 23, 2026

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason

Assertion A: Photodiodes are preferably operated in reverse bias condition for light intensity measurement.

Reason: The current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for a junction diode.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

is true but

is false

is false but

is true

Both

and

are true and

is the correct explanation of

Both

and

are true but

is NOT the correct explanation of

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The correct answer is:

Photodiode works in reverse bias and its is used as a intensity detector. (True)

Forward bias current is more as compaired to reverse bias current (True)

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