Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct answer (refer to the given – graph):
A. For a solar cell, the – characteristic lies in the IV quadrant of the given graph.
B. In a reverse-biased p-n junction diode, the current measured (in A) is due to majority charge carriers.
Solution
A solar cell's – curve lies in the fourth quadrant (it delivers power, so and have opposite signs) — A is correct. Reverse current in a p-n junction is carried by minority carriers — B is incorrect.
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