Q. In a p-n junction diode, change in temperature due to heating
A) does not affect resistance of p-n junction
B) affects only forward resistance
C) affects only reverse resistance
D) affects the overall V - I characteristics of p-n junction
Explanation
[Solution] Temperature changes carrier concentrations, so both forward and reverse characteristics change. Answer (4).
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