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Question
Photo diodes are used to detect ______.
Options
radio waves
gamma rays
IR rays
optical signals
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Solution
Photo diodes are used to detect optical signals.
Explanation:
A photodiode is a semiconductor device that converts light energy into electrical current. It is mainly used to detect light or optical signals in communication systems and electronic devices. Hence, the correct answer is optical signals.
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