Industrial Motor Control
Industrial Motor Control
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ISBN: 9781133691808
Author: Stephen Herman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 57, Problem 1RQ
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The correct term for the missing space.

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The given sentence is “The PN junction is more commonly known as the _____.”

Consider the figure 57-1 in the textbook. The PN junction is formed by joining the piece of P type material and the N type material.

The PN junction is commonly known as the diode. The diode the electronic device that acts as a swtich and conducts in one direction only.

The PN junction is more commonly known as the diode.

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