Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Photodiodes are preferably operated in reverse bias condition for light intensity measurement.
Reason: The current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for a p - n junction diode.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A is true but R is false
2
A is false but R is true
3
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
4
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
5
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