If the "+" lead on an ohmmeter is connected to a diode's anode and the "-" lead on the ohmmeter is connected to the diode's cathode, the measured resistance is normally________
A) very low
B) very high
C) 140 $k \Omega$
D) 0$\Omega$

Question

If the "+" lead on an ohmmeter is connected to a diode's anode and the "-" lead on the ohmmeter is connected to the diode's cathode, the measured resistance is normally________
A) very low
B) very high
C) 140 $k \Omega$
D)  0$\Omega$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the "+" lead of an ohmmeter is connected to the anode and the "-" lead is connected to the cathode of a diode, it is forward-biased. In this condition, a diode allows current to flow easily, resulting in a very low resistance measurement.

If the "+" Lead on an Ohmmeter Is Connected to a Diode's