Physics Diode current Q?

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in a particular diode the current triples when the applied potential difference is doubled. what can you conclude about the diode?

2007-03-12 09:11:53 · 2 answers · asked by socom_lover 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

It is a zener or avalanche diode in breakdown.

2007-03-13 05:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by joshnya68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is a zener diode that tries to maintain the same voltage over its electrodes.

2007-03-12 16:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋