Q. In a diode, when there is a saturation current, the plate resistance will be

A) Data insufficient
B) Zero
C) Some finite quantity
D) Infinite quantity
Explanation

(d) We know that plate resistance is given by
${\ r}_{p} = \frac{\delta V}{\delta I}$
where $\delta V\ $is change in voltage and $\delta I$ is change in current.
Also, at saturation change in current is zero.
$\therefore r_{p} = \frac{\delta V}{0} = \infty$
Hence, plate resistance will be infinite.

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.