Practice Photodiode (9.5) - Electronic Devices - ICSE 12 Physics
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Question 1 Easy

What is a photodiode?

💡 Hint: Think about its function related to light.

Question 2 Easy

What does reverse bias do?

💡 Hint: Consider how it affects the flow of electricity in a photodiode.

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Question 1

What does a photodiode generate when exposed to light?

Heat
Sound
Current
None

💡 Hint: Recall the primary function of a photodiode.

Question 2

True or False: Photodiodes operate in forward bias.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how the electrical connections are arranged.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A photodiode is connected in a circuit exposed to varying light levels. Describe how the current would change with increasing light intensity.

💡 Hint: How do you think light affects the excitation of electrons in the photodiode?

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a basic experiment using a photodiode to measure light intensity. What materials would you need, and what steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Consider how you will vary the light exposure to see effects.

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