Physics NEET Full Syllabus Mock Test 180 Question New Syllabus Mock Test - 5 PCB MCQ (Single Correct)

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as

Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason

Assertion : 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 statement, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
is false but is true
B
Both and are true but is NOT the correct explanation of
C
is true but is false
D
Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

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The correct answer is:
B

Photodiodes are always operated in reverse bias.

So, assertion is correct.

In forward bias current is much greater than that in reverse bias. So, reason is correct.

But is not correct explanation of .

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