A diode could be judged as properly functioning if it
A) conducted current in both directions.
B) did not dissipate heat.
C) conducted only when forward biased.
D) conducted current only when reversed biased.
E) none of the above

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A properly functioning diode conducts current only when it is forward biased, meaning the positive voltage is applied to the anode and negative to the cathode. This allows current to flow through the diode. In reverse bias, it should not conduct, which eliminates the other options as characteristics of a properly functioning diode.

A Diode Could Be Judged as Properly Functioning If It