The simplest diode performs the same basic function as a __________. Select one: a. Clamper b. half-wave rectifier c. None of the above d. Bridge rectifier e. Full-wave rectifier 2.  When the diode in a half-wave rectifier points toward the load, the output from the rectifier will be: Select one: a. Negative b. Positive c. None of the above d. Full-wave e. Either positive or negative, depending on the polarity of the transformer secondary voltage 3. What is true about the resistor?   Select one:   a.  It allows the flow of DC current and blocks  AC current.   b.  It reduces the current and voltage within the circuit.   c. It is an active component   d. It amplifies signal.

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1. The simplest diode performs the same basic function as a __________.

Select one:
a. Clamper
b. half-wave rectifier
c. None of the above
d. Bridge rectifier
e. Full-wave rectifier

2. 

When the diode in a half-wave rectifier points toward the load, the output from the rectifier will be:
Select one:
a. Negative
b. Positive
c. None of the above
d. Full-wave
e. Either positive or negative, depending on the polarity of the transformer secondary voltage
3. What is true about the resistor?
 
Select one:
 
a.  It allows the flow of DC current and blocks  AC current.
 
b.  It reduces the current and voltage within the circuit.
 
c. It is an active component
 
d. It amplifies signal.
 
 
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