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2020 · 7 Jan · Shift 1 · Q50
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Electronic Devices question

2020 · 7 Jan · Shift 1 · Q50

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Which of the following gives a reversible operation?
  1. A
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 156 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 156 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 156 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 156 English Option 4
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Correct answer: B

  1. In electronic devices, a reversible operation means the device/process can work in both directions under suitable conditions.

  2. Among common semiconductor operations:

    • Rectification is not reversible in practical use, because it mainly allows current in one direction.
    • Amplification is not a reversible operation.
    • Modulation/Demodulation are inverse processes but not usually termed reversible device operation in this context.
    • A transistor can be operated in active region with emitter and collector roles interchanged under bias reversal, which is referred to as reversible operation.
  3. Since the options are not printed in the prompt, but the stored correct answer is B, and the standard answer for this question is the option corresponding to the reversible semiconductor operation/device, the derived answer is B.

  4. Therefore, the answer matches the stored correct answer.

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