When the diode is supplied with forward direction potentials but with a magnitude less than the threshold voltage of the diode, still it will not “turn-on” and will only allow a very small amount of current to pass ___

When the diode is supplied with forward direction potentials but with a magnitude less than the threshold voltage of the diode, still it will not “turn-on” and will only allow a very small amount of current to pass.

This very small current is known

A. as leakage current
B. as forward saturation current
C. as holding current
D. as cut-off current

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Answer: D

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