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BEE quiz 2

The document contains a multiple-choice questionnaire focused on diodes and rectifiers, covering topics such as peak inverse voltage, output cycles, advantages of half and full wave rectifiers, clipper and clamper circuits, LED characteristics, laser diodes, varactor diodes, Schottky diodes, solar cells, and tunnel diodes. Each question provides four answer options, testing knowledge on the principles and applications of these electronic components. The questions are designed for individuals with an understanding of electronics and circuit design.

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BEE quiz 2

The document contains a multiple-choice questionnaire focused on diodes and rectifiers, covering topics such as peak inverse voltage, output cycles, advantages of half and full wave rectifiers, clipper and clamper circuits, LED characteristics, laser diodes, varactor diodes, Schottky diodes, solar cells, and tunnel diodes. Each question provides four answer options, testing knowledge on the principles and applications of these electronic components. The questions are designed for individuals with an understanding of electronics and circuit design.

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Solve the following MCQ

1. What is the peak inverse voltage (PIV) of the diode in a half wave rectifier?
A) 0 V
B) Vm
C) 2Vm
D) Vm/2

2. In a half wave rectifier, the output is available during:


A) Negative half cycle
B) Positive half cycle
C) Both half cycles
D) None

3. Which of the following is not an advantage of a half wave rectifier?


A) Simple circuit
B) Low cost
C) High efficiency
D) Fewer components

4. A full wave rectifier produces output:


A) Only for positive half cycle
B) For both half cycles
C) Only for negative half cycle
D) None

5. What is the main advantage of a full wave rectifier over a half wave rectifier?
A) Simpler design
B) Uses fewer components
C) Higher efficiency
D) Higher voltage drop

6. In a bridge rectifier, how many diodes conduct at one time?


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

7. What is the frequency of the output in a full wave rectifier with 50 Hz input?
A) 25 Hz
B) 50 Hz
C) 100 Hz
D) 200 Hz

8. Clipper circuits are used to:


A) Amplify signals
B) Shape waveforms
C) Store energy
D) Shift signals

9. A clipper removes:
A) DC level
B) A portion of the waveform
C) Whole waveform
D) Phase

10. In a biased clipper, the clipping level is determined by:


A) Resistor
B) Diode
C) Capacitor
D) Bias voltage

11. A clamper shifts the signal:


A) Horizontally
B) Vertically
C) Diagonally
D) Not at all

12. A positive clamper moves the signal:


A) Upward
B) Downward
C) No change
D) Alternating

13. What component stores charge in a clamper circuit?


A) Diode
B) Inductor
C) Capacitor
D) Resistor

14. Clampers are also known as:


A) Amplifiers
B) Limiters
C) DC restorers
D) Filters

15. LED emits light when:


A) Reverse biased
B) Forward biased
C) In cutoff
D) In saturation

16. What is the typical forward voltage of a green LED?


A) 0.7 V
B) 1.2 V
C) 2.2 V
D) 5 V

17. Which of the following is not a common color for LEDs?


A) Red
B) Blue
C) Green
D) Black

18. A laser diode emits:


A) Coherent light
B) Incoherent light
C) Random light
D) Pulsed light only

19. Laser diodes operate on:


A) Natural emission
B) Stimulated emission
C) Spontaneous emission
D) None

20. Laser diodes are used in:


A) LED bulbs
B) Mobile phone screens
C) Optical fiber communication
D) Loudspeakers

21. Varactor diodes are used as:


A) Switches
B) Amplifiers
C) Variable capacitors
D) Rectifiers

22. A varactor diode is always operated in:


A) Forward bias
B) Reverse bias
C) Zero bias
D) Either forward or reverse

23. Capacitance of varactor diode:


A) Remains constant
B) Increases with reverse voltage
C) Decreases with reverse voltage
D) Zero in all cases

24. Schottky diodes are preferred in:


A) Low frequency applications
B) High voltage rectifiers
C) High speed switching circuits
D) Power amplifiers

25. The forward voltage drop of a Schottky diode is typically:


A) 0.1–0.2 V
B) 0.7 V
C) 1.0 V
D) 2.2 V

### **Solar Diode**


26. A solar cell is essentially a:
A) Forwardbiased diode
B) Reversebiased diode
C) Photovoltaic diode
D) Zener diode

27. The output of a solar cell depends on:


A) Load resistance
B) Area of the cell
C) Light intensity
D) Diode type

28. Tunnel diode operates on the principle of:


A) Normal diode conduction
B) Avalanche breakdown
C) Quantum tunneling
D) Photoconduction

29. Tunnel diode is mainly used for:


A) Rectification
B) High frequency oscillators
C) Clamping
D) Filtering

30. Tunnel diode shows:


A) No conduction in reverse bias
B) Negative resistance region
C) Constant current
D) Positive resistance only

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