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jazziefee

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Question 1

A diode installed across a coil with the cathode toward the battery positive is called a(n) ________.
◦ Clamping diode
◦ Forward-bias diode
◦ SCR
◦ Transistor

Question 2

A diode is a semiconductor device that ________.
◦ Causes voltage spikes
◦ Blocks current in one direction
◦ Blocks current in both direction
◦ Reverses current flow


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Marked as best answer by jazziefee on Aug 13, 2021

mathjasmine

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Reply #1 on: Aug 13, 2021

Answer 1

Clamping diode

Answer 2

Blocks current in one direction


jazziefee

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Reply 2 on: Aug 13, 2021
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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