Ideally,a diode acts like a perfect conductor when forward-biased and
A) like a perfect conductor when reverse-biased.
B) like a perfect semiconductor when reverse-biased.
C) like a perfect insulator when reverse-biased.
D) like a perfect diode when reverse-biased.

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When reverse-biased, a diode acts like a perfect insulator, blocking the flow of current. Thus, choice C is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because a diode does not act like a perfect conductor when reverse-biased. Choice B is incorrect because a diode is not a perfect semiconductor. Choice D is vague and does not provide a clear explanation.

Ideally,a Diode Acts Like a Perfect Conductor When Forward-Biased and