BRAINCAKEDiodes
The current through a diode is measured for a range of potential differences in both the forward and reverse bias.
The current is very small when the diode is reverse biased and can only be measured using a milliammeter.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Potential difference
- The energy transferred per unit charge as charge moves between two points in a circuit.
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