Star Tech Journal

STAR*TECH JOURNAL/SEPTEMBER 1983
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56. Diodes derive their name from the fact that
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
they have only two electrodes or electrical connections.
they Cllll control two different circuits at the same time.
they are bolh a regulator and a switch.
they can operate within two distinct voltage ranges.
None of the above.
57. The schematic symbol for a diode is:
The names of various Game Synonyms
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encircle these words as they appear below.
They run vertically, horizontally, diagonally
and sometimes backwards.
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58. The basic function of a diode is to
a) act as a one-way valve for the flow of electrons.
b) act essentially as a switching-type device.
c) enable electrons to flow in one direction but to .be blocked from flowing in the
opposite direction.
d) • None of the above.
e) a, b, and c above.
5 9. Power rectification is one functi!)n of a diode and in this situation it
a) converts alternating current into direct current.
b) converts direct current into alternating current.
c) can be coupled with a capacitor to provide a relatively smooth source of direct
current.
d) None of the above.
e) a and c above.
60. When a diode is used in a circuit to prevent the voltage in one wire from exceeding the
voltage in a second wire, it is being used as a
a) clamping diode.
b) part of a logic gate.
c) detector diode.
d) rectifier.
e) All of the above.
lnQulzltlve Answers (August) 52)d 53)e 54)d 55)g
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