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A p - n junction (D) shown in the figure...

A p - n junction (D) shown in the figure can act as a rectifier . An alternating current source (V) is connected in the circuit.

The current (I) in the resistor (R) can be shown by :

A

B

C

D

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A
The given circuit is half wave rectifier so output is discontinuous pulsating d.c. voltage as given in Fig (1)
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