MHT CET202520 Apr 2025Morning ShiftPhysicsSemiconductorsActual
For an ideal diode, in forward and reverse biased condition the resistance is respectively
Options
- Ainfinite, zero.
- Binfinite, infinite.
- Czero, zero.
- Dzero, infinite.
Correct answer
D. zero, infinite.
Step-by-step solution
An ideal diode exhibits perfect conduction under forward bias and perfect insulation under reverse bias. When forward biased, the diode behaves as a perfect conductor with zero voltage drop. Applying Ohm's law R=V/I , since V=0 for any non-zero current I , the resistance is zero. When reverse biased, the diode acts as a perfect insulator with zero current flow. Again applying R=V/I , since I=0 for any non-zero voltage V , the resistance is infinite. Conclusion: Forward bias resistance is zero, reverse bias resistan