A p-n junction (D) shown in the figure can act as a rectifier.

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A p-n junction (D) shown in the figure can act as a rectifier.

An alternating current source (V) is connected in the circuit. The current(I) in the resistor(R) can be shown by

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answered Mar 27, 2018 by sanjaydas (61,430 points) 5 7 7
selected Mar 28, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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(c) :- (a) is original wave (b) is a full-wave rectified (c) is the correct choice. The negative waves are cut off when the diode is connected in reverse bias (d) is not the diagram for alternating current.

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