Electronics InformationQuestion 85 of 120
A component that allows current to flow in only one direction is a:
a.diode
b.resistor
c.capacitor
d.switch
Explanation
A diode conducts current in one direction and blocks it in the other, acting like a one-way valve. This property makes diodes useful for converting AC to DC.
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