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  • A zener diode can be used to provide voltage regulation in a power supply.


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  • A. True
  • B. False

  • Correct Answer
  • True 


  • Diodes and Applications problems


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    • 1. If the diode in a series circuit is reverse biased, the resistor will drop all the applied voltage.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 2. The forward biased characteristics of a zener diode are the same as those of a diode.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 3. A zener diode can be tested with an ohmmeter.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 4. One of the advantages of using transformer coupling in a half-wave rectifier is that it allows the ac source to be directly connected to the load.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 5. An RL integrator can act as a __________ filter and an RC differentiator can act as a __________ filter.

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    • A. high-pass, high-pass
    • B. low-pass, low-pass
    • C. high-pass, low pass
    • D. low-pass, high-pass
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    • 6. The number of electrons in a stable atom is the same as the number of protons in its nucleus.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 7. A zener diode has a larger breakdown voltage than a diode.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 8. The troubleshooting process for a typical dc power supply contains four steps.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 9. The diode's characteristic curve shows that current increases when voltage increases.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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    • 10. An LED can be tested with an ohmmeter.

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    • A. True
    • B. False
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