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A photo diode measures ....... of light and is always operated in ........ biased configuration.

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frequency, reverse

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intensity, forward

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frequency, forward

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intensity, reverse

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Solution

The correct option is D intensity, reverse
It measures intensity of light and is operated in reverse bias.

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