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in Class 12 by kratos

A p-n junction diode can be used as

(a) condenser

(b) regulator

(c) amplifier

(d) rectifier

1 Answer

+6 votes
by kratos
 
Best answer

The correct option is (d) rectifier.

Explanation:

As a p - n junction diode conducts in forward bias and does not conduct in reverse bias (current is practically zero), thus undirectional property leads to application of diode in rectifiers.

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