Practice Photodiode (9.5) - Electronic Devices

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Question 1.
What is a photodiode?
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Think about its function related to light.
Question 2.
What does reverse bias do?
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Consider how it affects the flow of electricity in a photodiode.
3Question 3.
What does a photodiode generate when exposed to light?
- Heat
- Sound
- Current
- None
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Recall the primary function of a photodiode.
4Question 4.
True or False: Photodiodes operate in forward bias.
- True
- False
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Think about how the electrical connections are arranged.
Question 5.
A photodiode is connected in a circuit exposed to varying light levels. Describe how the current would change with increasing light intensity.
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How do you think light affects the excitation of electrons in the photodiode?
Question 6.
Design a basic experiment using a photodiode to measure light intensity. What materials would you need, and what steps would you take?
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Consider how you will vary the light exposure to see effects.

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