As the Forward Current Through a Forward- Biased Diode Decreases

question 50

Multiple Choice

As the forward current through a forward- biased diode decreases, the voltage across the diode

• A)immediately drops to 0 V.
• B)increases.
• C)increases and then decreases.
• D)is relatively constant.

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