Just a diode

 

What will you see if u measure a sensitive Voltmeter to the end leads
of a Diode ?

 

Jiks wrote:

If it is in the dark, zero.

 



True if a perfect voltmeter, but most likely you'll see a little leakage
current and hence a small voltage.
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Steven Swift wrote:

Are you claiming that a diode produces power (pushes current with a
self generated potential drop)?

 

John Popelish wrote:


No. He's claiming a voltage picked up by the test-leads (Hence the
word "Sensitive Voltmeter") due to RF and AC signals in the air.

Peter