{"id":22937,"date":"2024-04-15T06:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=22937"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:27:02","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-used-for-regulated-electric-supply-a-zener-diode-b-junction-diode-c-gun-diode-d-tunnel-diode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-is-used-for-regulated-electric-supply-a-zener-diode-b-junction-diode-c-gun-diode-d-tunnel-diode\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is used for regulated electric supply ? A. Zener diode B. Junction diode C. Gun diode D. 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Zener diode.<\/p>\n<p>A Zener diode is a type of diode that is used to regulate voltage. It has a special characteristic that allows it to conduct current when the voltage across it reaches a certain level, called the breakdown voltage. This makes it useful for regulating the output voltage of a power supply.<\/p>\n<p>A junction diode is a type of diode that is used to rectify <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n           <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>  <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> AC current. It has two terminals, an anode and a cathode. When an AC voltage is applied to the diode, the current will only flow in one direction, from the anode to the cathode. This makes it useful for converting AC current to DC current.<\/p>\n<p>A gun diode is a type of vacuum tube that is used to amplify signals. It has three terminals, a cathode, a grid, and an anode. The cathode emits electrons, which are then accelerated by the grid and focused onto the anode. This creates an amplified signal.<\/p>\n<p>A tunnel diode is a type of semiconductor diode that has a negative differential resistance region. This means that the current through the diode can increase as the voltage across it decreases. This makes it useful for applications such as oscillators and amplifiers.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the correct answer is A. 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