JEE Main 2022 · 28 Jul · Shift 1 · Physics Q49

PhysicsSingle correct+4 / -1Question 49 of 90

Identify the solar cell characteristics from the following options :

I rises steeply with V in the first quadrant only

Curve in the fourth quadrant (V > 0, I < 0)

Straight line through the origin

Curve through the first and third quadrants

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: B

A solar cell delivers power, so its I-V curve lies in the fourth quadrant.

(B)

Topics:Special diodes (LED, Zener, photodiode, solar cell)

JEE Main 2022 · 28 Jul · Shift 1, Physics question 49