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Worksheets5.2 SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the basic function of a semiconductor diode?
Blocks current flow completely
Allows current to flow in one direction only
Allows current to flow in both directions
Generates electricity from light
What are the two terminals of a semiconductor diode called?
anode and cathode
left and right
input and output
positive and negative
What happens to the current flow in a semiconductor diode when it is reverse biased?
Current flow decreases significantly
Current flow becomes erratic
Current flow remains constant
Current flow increases significantly
“An electronic component which allows electric current to flow in one direction only.” The following statement refers to
Semiconductor diode
Transistor
Capacitor
Superconductor diode
What are the traits of a forward biased circuit?
The holes will move to n-type, electrons will move to p-type
Both holes and electrons will move away from depletion range
Depletion layer becomes thicker.
Depletion layer becomes thinner.
The current passes through the diode
What are the traits of a reverse biased circuit?
The holes will move to n-type, electrons will move to p-type
Both holes and electrons will move away from depletion range
Depletion layer becomes thicker.
Depletion layer becomes thinner.
The current passes through the diode
“The process of converting an alternating current into a direct current.” The following is the definition of
Smoothing
Catapult field
Transformer
Rectification
_______ is a device that produces a greater and smoother voltage output.
Semiconductor diode
Superconductor diode
Capacitor
Transistor
The diagram shows circuit of a rectification. Name the rectification
half-wave rectification
full-wave rectification
half-wave rectification and smoothing
full-wave rectification and smoothing
The diagram shows circuit of a rectification. Name the rectification
half-wave rectification
full-wave rectification
half-wave rectification and smoothing
full-wave rectification and smoothing
The diagram shows output voltage of a rectification. Name the rectification
half-wave rectification
full-wave rectification
half-wave rectification and smoothing
full-wave rectification and smoothing
The diagram shows output voltage of a rectification. Name the rectification
half-wave rectification
full-wave rectification
half-wave rectification and smoothing
full-wave rectification and smoothing
What is the primary purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?
To limit current flow
To convert AC to DC
To amplify signals
To store electrical energy
Diagram shows the diode input signal when it is connected to a circuit. Which wave is correct on the CRO screen?
Which of the following is the correct direction of current flows?
S-> N -> T -> M
M -> T -> N -> S
M -> N -> T -> S
S -> T -> N -> M
