I Slope = 1 R AV a AV b Figure 26.7 (a) The current- potential difference curve for an ohmic material. The curve is linear, and the slope is equal to the inverse of the resistance of the conductor. (b) A nonlinear current-potential difference curve for a junction diode. This device does not obey Ohm's law.
I Slope = 1 R AV a AV b Figure 26.7 (a) The current- potential difference curve for an ohmic material. The curve is linear, and the slope is equal to the inverse of the resistance of the conductor. (b) A nonlinear current-potential difference curve for a junction diode. This device does not obey Ohm's law.
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In 26.7b, as the applied voltage increases, does the resistance of the diode (a) increase, (b) decrease, or (c) remain the same?

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Slope =
1
R
AV
a
AV
b
Figure 26.7 (a) The current-
potential difference curve for an
ohmic material. The curve is
linear, and the slope is equal to
the inverse of the resistance of
the conductor. (b) A nonlinear
current-potential difference
curve for a junction diode. This
device does not obey Ohm's law.
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