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A resistance R is connected at the n terminal of a p-n junction in series. An AC voltage is applied across this circuit. Which of the following are true for the circuit?

A

Voltage across diode will be positive half cycles.

B

Voltage across diode will be positive half cycle

C

Voltage across resistance will be negative half cycles.

D

Voltage across resistance will be positive half cycles

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D
Diode will be forward bias in positive half cycle and will be reverse bias in negative half cycle.
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