A diode and a 100- $\Omega$ resistor are connected in series with a 5.0-V power supply. The diode is connected so that it is reversed-biased. The voltage drop across the diode is
A) zero.
B) 0.60 V.
C) 4.4 V.
D) 5.0 V.

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When a diode is reverse-biased, it does not conduct current (assuming it does not reach its breakdown voltage). Therefore, the entire voltage of the power supply appears across the diode.

A Diode and a 100- Ω\OmegaΩ Resistor Are Connected in Series with a 5

A Diode and a 100- $\Omega$ Resistor Are Connected in Series with a 5