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What is the behavior of a diode when it is forward biased?
What is the behavior of a diode when it is forward biased?
What is the behavior of a diode when it is reverse biased?
What is the behavior of a diode when it is reverse biased?
Why is it necessary to convert AC voltage into DC voltage for electronic gadgets like TV and mobile chargers?
Why is it necessary to convert AC voltage into DC voltage for electronic gadgets like TV and mobile chargers?
What is the benefit of using junction diodes to rectify AC mains voltage?
What is the benefit of using junction diodes to rectify AC mains voltage?
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What is the purpose of using filters in rectified voltage?
What is the purpose of using filters in rectified voltage?
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What is the behavior of a diode when it is reverse biased?
What is the behavior of a diode when it is reverse biased?
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Why is it necessary to convert AC voltage into DC voltage for electronic gadgets like TV and mobile chargers?
Why is it necessary to convert AC voltage into DC voltage for electronic gadgets like TV and mobile chargers?
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What does the switching action of a diode allow it to be used as?
What does the switching action of a diode allow it to be used as?
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What is the main difference between the behavior of a diode when it is forward biased and when it is reverse biased?
What is the main difference between the behavior of a diode when it is forward biased and when it is reverse biased?
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Why is the generation of AC at a power station more cost effective than producing DC power?
Why is the generation of AC at a power station more cost effective than producing DC power?
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