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STATEMENT-1 : A photodiode is used in receivers in optical communication
STATEMENT-2 The photodiode has a resistance that varies according to intensity of light incident on it

A

Statement-1 is True. Statement-2 is True
Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1

B

Statement is True Statement-2 is True
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 Is True Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False. Statement 2 is True

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