Question

What does the comparison of \[10\,\Omega\] in forward bias and \[1.0\times10^{7}\,\Omega\] in reverse bias show?

Options

• The diode offers very high resistance in forward bias and low resistance in reverse bias

• Current flows easily in forward bias, but only a tiny leakage current flows in reverse bias

• Only a tiny leakage current flows in forward bias, but current flows easily in reverse bias

• Current flows equally easily in both directions

Answer 1

The forward resistance of \[10\,\Omega\] is low, so current flows easily. The reverse resistance of \[1.0\times10^{7}\,\Omega\] is very high, so only a tiny leakage current flows.