Question

when forward - biased, a diode
select one:
o a. blocks current
o b. has a high resistance
o c. conducts current
o d. drops a large voltage

Explanation:

A diode is a semiconductor device with two terminals. When forward - biased (anode voltage is higher than cathode voltage), the depletion region narrows. This allows majority charge carriers to flow easily, enabling the diode to conduct current. In forward - bias, it has low resistance (not high as in option b), does not block current (contrary to option a), and the voltage drop is small (not large as in option d, typically around 0.7 V for silicon diodes). So, when forward - biased, a diode conducts current.

Answer:

C. conducts current