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(a) In the following diagram ‘S’ is a semiconductor. Would you increase or decrease the value of R to keep the reading of the ammeter A constant when S is heated ? Give reason for your answer.

(b) Draw the circuit diagram of a photodiode and explain its working. Draw its I -V characteristics.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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(a) On heating, the semiconductor the value of resistance decreases, so as to keep current constant the value of R should be increased.

(b) Photodiode

   

\rightarrow A photodiode is operated under reverse bias

\rightarrow Photodiode accept light energy as input to generates an electric current.

IV-  Characteristics of the photodiode

   

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