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the diode will have two polarities anode and cathode .take multimeter and set it in buzer mode or resistance mode and connect the positive terminal of multimeter to anode of diode and negative to the cathode the multimeter shows the resistance say 500-700ohms

if it working and doesn't show any impedance i.e, very high impedance in reverse bias i.e, by connecting the positive terminal of multimeter to cathode of diode and negative terminal to anode,and in no working condition it shows same characteristics as in reverse bias connected.

the simple way of checking diode is connect the 2v led in series with the diode to the battery of 3v the led will glow if the diode is connected in forward bias in circuit and it doesn't glow if the diode is connected in reverse bias in circuit /diode is damaged .

A: a diode will conduct from cathode [negative ] to anode [positive] A stripe at one end is the cathode or a stripe on the arrow is the cathode. By applying the proper voltage it will conduct and show low resistance and a voltage from .6v to .7v. Reversing the lead it will show relatively hi resistance.

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