Which of the following is true in case of a power diode with R load?a)...
R load therefore V and I are linear and in phase.
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Which of the following is true in case of a power diode with R load?a)...
Introduction:
A power diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction and blocks it in the opposite direction. It is commonly used in rectifier circuits to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). When connected to a resistive load (R load), the behavior of the diode can be analyzed.
Explanation:
When a power diode is connected to an R load, the current flowing through the diode (I) is directly related to the voltage across the diode (V). Let's analyze the options one by one to determine the correct answer.
a) I grows almost linearly with V:
This statement is true. When the voltage across the diode increases, the current through the diode also increases. However, the relationship between current and voltage is not perfectly linear due to the characteristics of the diode and the load.
b) I decays almost linearly with V:
This statement is not true. The current through the diode does not decay with increasing voltage. In fact, it increases with increasing voltage.
c) I is independent of V:
This statement is not true. The current through the diode is not independent of the voltage across it. The current is directly related to the voltage.
d) I initial grows than decays:
This statement is not true. The current through the diode does not initially grow and then decay. It continuously increases with increasing voltage.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 'A' - I grows almost linearly with V. When a power diode is connected to an R load, the current through the diode increases almost linearly with the voltage across it. However, it is important to note that the relationship between current and voltage is not perfectly linear due to the characteristics of the diode and the load.