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In a varactor diode, reverse bias varies which property?
ACapacitance
BCrystal colour
CAtomic number
DMelting point
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Capacitance
Reverse voltage changes the depletion width, which acts like a gap between plates and so alters the capacitance.
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