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A device whose one end is connected to `-ve` terminal and other end connected to `+ve` terminal. If both ends are interchanged with suppy then current is not flowing then device will be-

A

P–N Junction

B

Transistor

C

Zener diode

D

Triode

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the behavior of the device when the terminals are connected to a power supply and when they are interchanged. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Device Connection**: - The device is connected with one end to the negative terminal and the other end to the positive terminal of a power supply. This configuration suggests that the device is being powered in a certain direction. 2. **Interchanging the Terminals**: - When we interchange the terminals, the end that was previously connected to the negative terminal is now connected to the positive terminal, and vice versa. 3. **Current Flow Analysis**: - The question states that when the terminals are interchanged, the current does not flow through the device. This is a crucial point in identifying the type of device. 4. **Identifying the Device**: - We can analyze various types of devices: - **PN Junction Diode**: In forward bias (initial connection), it allows current to flow. In reverse bias (after interchanging), it blocks current flow. This matches our condition. - **Transistor**: A transistor has three terminals and cannot be described by just two connections. Thus, it cannot be the answer. - **Triode**: Similar to a transistor, a triode has three terminals and is not applicable here. - **Zener Diode**: A Zener diode allows current to flow even in reverse bias, which contradicts our condition. 5. **Conclusion**: - The only device that fits the criteria of allowing current to flow in one configuration and blocking it in the other is the **PN Junction Diode**. Therefore, the answer is that the device is a PN Junction Diode. ### Final Answer: The device is a **PN Junction Diode**.
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