Voltage Lab

The diode experiences permanent junction damage

Question 1 of 10

In a PN junction diode, what type of bias eliminates the potential barrier?

Forward bias provides the necessary voltage to overcome the potential barrier in a diode, allowing current to flow.

Question 2 of 10

Cut-off voltage, also known as the knee voltage, is the threshold where the diode starts conducting forward current substantially.

Question 3 of 10

Beyond the cut-off voltage, the forward current increases exponentially due to the decreasing resistance of the diode.

Question 4 of 10

Reverse current is caused by the movement of minority carriers across the depletion region in a reverse-biased diode.

Question 5 of 10

Exceeding the breakdown voltage can cause permanent damage to the diode due to excessive current and heat.

Question 6 of 10

An ammeter is connected in series to measure the current flowing through the diode.

Question 7 of 10

A voltmeter is connected in parallel to measure the voltage across the diode.

Question 8 of 10

The variable resistor controls the supply voltage, allowing for different bias conditions to be applied to the diode.

Question 9 of 10

As the reverse voltage increases, the reverse current increases until it reaches the breakdown point.

Question 10 of 10

Excessive forward current can cause the diode to overheat and potentially be damaged.