A diode works in _ bias for rectification.
Correct answer: A. Forward
- A. Forward
- B. Reverse
- C. Mid
- D. Positive
Explanation
Correct option is A. A diode works in forward bias for rectification. Rectification is the process of converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). A diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only. When a diode is forward biased, the current flows easily through the diode. When a diode is reverse biased, the current does not flow through the diode. In a rectifier circuit, the diode is used to allow current to flow in one direction only. This is done by applying a forward bias to the diode during the positive half-cycle of the AC input signal. The diode will then conduct current, and the output of the rectifier circuit will be a DC signal.
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