When a diode is used in an AC circuit for half-wave rectification,which of the following should be true?
A) it becomes reverse bias to block the positive half of the AC sine wave
B) scrambles frequency of the AC sine wave
C) it becomes forward bias to conduct the positive half of the AC sine wave
D) square waves the sine wave

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In half-wave rectification, a diode is used to conduct current during one half of the AC cycle (either positive or negative, depending on the orientation of the diode) and block current during the other half. When the diode is forward biased, it allows the positive half of the AC sine wave to pass through, effectively conducting during this phase. This process does not scramble the frequency, square the wave, or block the positive half if the diode is oriented to conduct the positive half.

When a Diode Is Used in an AC Circuit for Half-Wave