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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(a) No appreciable current will pass through the diode.

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