Assertion (A): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode is 4nA at 20°C and 32 nA at 50°C. Reason (R): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature.

Q: Assertion (A): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode is 4nA at 20°C and 32 nA at 50°C. Reason (R): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature.

At 20°C, 4 n A, at 30°C, 8 n A, at 40°C, 16 n A, at 50°C, 32 n A.

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At 20°C, 4 nA, at 30°C, 8 nA, at 40°C, 16 nA, at 50°C, 32 nA.

Assertion (A): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode is 4nA at 20°C and 32 nA at 50°C. Reason (R): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature.

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