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An 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:

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When postive cycle enters into diode it is forward bias while for negative half cycle it is reversed bias.

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