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Once the diode is switched on, it appears that the graph is a straight line with a very steep slope. What two things does this suggest about the dynamic resistance of the diode?

A) The dynamic resistance is constant.
B) The dynamic resistance is zero.
C) The dynamic resistance is very high.
D) The dynamic resistance is temperature-dependent.

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Final answer:

A very steep slope on the voltage-current graph of a diode indicates the dynamic resistance is very low and approximately constant over a range of voltages.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a diode on a graph exhibits a straight line with a very steep slope after being switched on, this suggests that the dynamic resistance of the diode is very low. Considering that the resistance remains constant over a range of voltages while the current increases, the dynamic resistance can also be understood to be approximately constant in that voltage range. A steep slope in a voltage-current graph for a diode implies that small changes in voltage will cause large changes in current, indicating a low resistance because a steep slope corresponds to a high conductance (inverse of resistance). The dynamic resistance is not zero because there is a finite slope, and it is not temperature-dependent solely based on the graph; temperature dependence cannot be determined without further information.

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