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A forward-biased silicon diode is in series with a 12 k resistor across a 9-V dc source. The voltage across the resistor is
 
  A) 3 V B) 0.7 V C) 9 V D) 8.3 V

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Which statement is false?
 
  A) Silicon is more tolerant of heat than germanium.
  B) Germanium oxide is water-soluble.
  C) Germanium is free of leakage current.
  D) Germanium allows more leakage current than silicon.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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