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Questions and Answers
What are diodes?
What are diodes?
- Electronic components that allow current to flow in both directions
- Electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction (correct)
- Electronic components that block current flow
- Electronic components that regulate current flow
What is a PN junction?
What is a PN junction?
- A component used for voltage regulation
- A type of electrical connector
- The boundary between p-type and n-type semiconductors in a diode (correct)
- A type of electrical insulator
What is rectification?
What is rectification?
- The process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) (correct)
- The process of amplifying electrical signals
- The process of converting direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)
- The process of regulating current flow in a circuit
Flashcards
What are diodes?
What are diodes?
Electronic components that allow current to flow primarily in one direction.
What is a PN junction?
What is a PN junction?
The interface between p-type and n-type semiconductor materials inside a diode, crucial for its function.
What is rectification?
What is rectification?
The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), often performed by diodes.
