The given graph represents V–I characteristic for a semiconductor device. Which of the following statements is correct?

The given graph represents V–I characteristic for a semiconductor device.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A It is V–I characteristic for solar cell where, point A represents open circuit voltage and point B short circuit current.
B It is for a solar cell and points A and B represent open circuit voltage and current, respectively.
C It is for a photodiode and points A and B represent open circuit voltage and current, respectively.
D It is for a LED and points A and B represent open circuit voltage and short circuit current, respectively.

Detailed Solution

The curve lies in the fourth quadrant (positive V, negative I), which is the V–I characteristic of a solar cell.
Point A on the voltage axis (I = 0) is the open circuit voltage; point B on the current axis (V = 0) is the short circuit current.

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