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The anode of a thermionic diode is conne...

The anode of a thermionic diode is connected to the negative terminal of a battery and the cathode to its positive terminal.

A

No appreciable current will pass through the diode.

B

A large current will pass through the diode from the anode to the cathode.

C

A large current will pass through the diode from the cathode to the anode.

D

The diode will be damaged

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