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A diode is connected to the output of a transformer as shown in the figure given below. Analyse the figure.
a) Draw a time-voltage graph for the current obtained across AB.
b) What is the function of the diode in the circuit?

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Solution

a) The voltage - time graph obtained across AB is shown below:
b) The diode functions as a rectifier in the circuit. It allows only the positive voltage cycle to flow through the circuit and blocks the negative cycle.

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