To turn a UJT ON, the forward bias on emitter diode should be: 

1. more than the peak point voltage 2. less than the peak point voltage 3. Equal to the peak point voltage 4. Equal to the stand - off voltage  

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To turn a UJT ON, the forward bias on emitter diode should be: more than the peak point voltage 

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