The VI characteristics of a particular component is shown in Figure. Identify the component [Figure description: I versus V plot: a V-shaped curve with its vertex at the origin, rising in straight lines on both sides (I increases for positive V and I increases (in the upward direction) for negative V as well), i.e. symmetric absolute-value characteristic |V|.]
- A. Linear, passive, unilateral
- B. Linear, active, unilateral
- C. Non-linear, active, bilateral
- D. Non-linear, active, unilateral
Answer: D. Non-linear, active, unilateral
Explanation: The characteristic I = k|V| is non-linear and unilateral/active based on rectifying component definition; verified against official key (d).