Open main menu

Diode

Revision as of 21:28, 27 February 2019 by NRJC (talk | contribs) (Created page with "==Key Stage 4== ===Meaning=== right|300px|thumb|The symbol for a '''diode'''. A '''diode''' is an electrical component which...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Key Stage 4

Meaning

 
The symbol for a diode.

A diode is an electrical component which only allows electricity through in one direction.

About Diodes

Diodes have a low resistance in one direction but a very high resistance in the reverse direction.
Diodes can be used to change an alternating current into a direct current.