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प्रश्न
The graph shown in the figure represents a plot of current versus voltage for a given semiconductor. Identify the region, if any, over which the semiconductor has a negative resistance.
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उत्तर
Resistance of a material can be found out by the slope of the curve V vs. I. Part BC of the curve shows the negative resistance as with the increase in current, voltage decreases.
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