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A p-n junction forms when p-type and n-type semiconductor regions meet, creating a depletion layer, barrier potential and rectifying action. The work covers forward and reverse bias, junction current, diode characteristics, and how a diode converts alternating current into pulsating direct current through half-wave and full-wave rectification.
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- A. Convert Direct current (DC) into Alternating current (AC)
- B. Smooth out voltage fluctuations
- C. Convert AC to DC by allowing current to flow in one direction
- D. Amplify electrical signals
Explanation: Rectification is the process of converting Alternating Current (AC) to Direct Current (DC) by allowing current to flow in one direction…
Correct answer: Convert AC to DC by allowing current to flow in one direction- A. Generator
- B. Transformer
- C. Filter
- D. Choke
Explanation: Explanation: A filter circuit is specifically designed to smooth out the pulsating DC voltage produced by a rectifier.
Correct answer: Filter- A. Amplification
- B. Rectification
- C. Modulation
- D. Detection
Explanation: Correct. Rectification is the process of converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC) using diodes.
Correct answer: Rectification- A. Reverse biasing
- B. Forward biasing
- C. Biasing voltage
- D. Junction potential
- E. Potential barrier
Explanation: The potential difference applied across a diode to reduce the depletion layer is: Forward biasing.
Correct answer: Forward biasing385. When the temperature of semiconductor suddenly drops to zero kelvin, thena semiconductor acts as:
- A. Conductor
- B. Semi-conductor
- C. Super conductor
- D. Insulator
Explanation: When the temperature of a semiconductor drops to absolute zero, the semiconductor behaves as an insulator.
Correct answer: Insulator- A. AC current
- B. Unidirectional current
- C. Zero always
- D. Straight line parallel to vertical axis
Explanation: Half wave rectifier is one in which the half cycle of AC voltage gets converted into pulsating DC voltage.
Correct answer: Unidirectional current- A. Less than the resistance of half wave rectifier
- B. More than the resistance of half wave rectifier
- C. Equal to the resistance of half wave rectifier
- D. Negligible in comparison to the resistance of half wave rectifier
Explanation: This is the correct answer. A full-wave rectifier is more efficient. It utilizes both halves of the AC input, resulting in a higher…
Correct answer: Less than the resistance of half wave rectifier- A. Magnification
- B. Amplification
- C. Rectification
- D. Resolution
Explanation: Both AC and DC describe types of current flow in a circuit. In direct current (DC), the electric charge (current) only flows in one…
Correct answer: Rectification389. The efficiency of a full wave rectifier circuit is almost ------ than half wave rectifier circuit.
- A. Four times
- B. same as
- C. Sixteen times
- D. double
Explanation: Efficiency (η) = DC Power Output / AC power inputTherefore, the efficiency of a full wave rectifier (ηf) is 81.2% (calculated)And, the…
Correct answer: double- A. Diode
- B. Transistor
- C. Transformer
- D. Inductor
Explanation: A rectifier used a diode in its circuit, the diode allows one-directional flow of current in the circuit hence converting AC to DC.
Correct answer: Diode- A. Gamma rays
- B. Infrared radiation
- C. Ultraviolet radiation
- D. Visible light
Explanation: Gamma rays are not typically emitted during electronic transition. Gamma rays have the highest energy and shortest wavelength among the…
Correct answer: Gamma rays- A. Rectifier
- B. On switch
- C. Inverter
- D. Off switch
- E. Amplifier
Explanation: A reverse-biased semiconductor diode can be thought of as an off switch because it prevents current from flowing through the circuit…
Correct answer: Off switch- A. Photons
- B. Electrons
- C. Protons
- D. Holes
- E. Neutrons
Explanation: In n-type semiconductors, the minority charge carriers are **holes**. These are created when electrons from the valence band are excited…
Correct answer: Holes- A. One diode connected in bridge-type arrangements
- B. Two diodes connected in bridge-type arrangements
- C. Three diodes connected in bridge type arrangements
- D. Four diodes connected in a bridge type arrangement
Explanation: For a full wave rectification, four diodes connected in a bridge type arrangement are needed.
Correct answer: Four diodes connected in a bridge type arrangement- A. Gigaamperes
- B. Kiloamperes
- C. Megaamperes
- D. Microamperes
Explanation: The reverse current in a reverse-biased PN junction is of the order of microamperes to nanoamperes, indicating a very small current…
Correct answer: Microamperes- A. YES operation
- B. NOT operation
- C. AND operation
- D. OR operation
Explanation: "YES" operation is equivalent to having a direct input. It is usually implied rather then stated as an operation.It doesn't transform or…
Correct answer: YES operation- A. Amplification
- B. Attenuation
- C. Filtration
- D. Rectification
Explanation: Rectification - Correct: Rectification is the process of converting AC to DC, typically using diodes.
Correct answer: Rectification- A. The depletion region is reduced and barrier height is increased
- B. The depletion region is widened and barrier height is reduced
- C. Both the depletion region and barrier height are reduced
- D. Both the depletion region and barrier height are increased
Explanation: When a P-N junction diode is forward-biased, the external voltage reduces the potential barrier, allowing charge carriers to move across…
Correct answer: Both the depletion region and barrier height are reduced- A. 6
- B. 5
- C. 4
- D. 3
Explanation: To convert a germanium crystal into a P-type semiconductor, an element with a valence of 3, such as boron, is added.
Correct answer: 3400. If Np and Ne be the numbers of holes and conduction electrons in an extrinsic semiconductor, then:
- A. NP>Ne
- B. NP=Ne
- C. NP<Ne
- D. NP>Ne or NP<Ne depending on the nature of impurity
Explanation: In extrinsic semiconductors, doping introduces impurities that significantly alter the balance of charge carriers.
Correct answer: NP>Ne or NP<Ne depending on the nature of impurity