[Answered] A diode is a semiconductor device that _______

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jazziefee

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on: Aug 13, 2021

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

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

31809pancho

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

TYSM

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