An ideal diode in an ac circuit
A) doubles the current.
B) halves the current.
C) permits the current to flow in only one direction.
D) permits the current to flow in one direction and double the current to flow in the other.
E) permits the current to flow in one direction and half the current to flow in the other.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An ideal diode only permits current to flow in one direction, blocking it in the other direction. It does not alter the current or double/halve it.

An Ideal Diode in an Ac Circuit