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If the dmm probes were forward biased across a silicon diode and a resistance reading of infinity was observed what conclusion could be made about the diode?
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If you are testing in a ciruict it could be caused by almost anything (e.g. a capacitor). If you are testing the diode by itself then you probably have an open diode. Normally when testing foreward biased the diode should read .6 ohms and when testing reverse biased it should read 1.2k ohms. ...cont. Yeah if you're dead testing the diode with an ohmmeter and its giving you an infinite reading, you have a blown diode.
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What are two forces that resist the forward motion of a bus?
two forces that can stop the forward motion are, air resistance and friction.
Can air resistance be felt on the ground?
Of course. Next time you're riding in a car, stick your hand out of the window, with your palm facing forward. Can you feel the force ? That's air resistance.
What is air resestance?
When you run forward fast tou will feel the air rushing past you. The faster you go the more you will feel the air. This is because to move forward you have to push the air ahead of you out of the way, the energy required to do this is called air resistance or drag. Simply put, a doubling of the speed of something moving though the air, quadruples the air resistance (the drag force) acting against its forward motion.
What does it mean to push?
Overcoming resistance/friction to move forward. Depending on its use, it can also mean to "stretch the boundary of" or "strongly urge".
Why a series resistor is necessary when a diode is forward-biasedexplain?
That's to avoid the diode from burning out. When it is forward biased, the resistance is extremely low; so even a small voltage can produce a large current, and that can quickly damage it.
Why does my 2004 G35 infinity driver seat reclyne back but will not reclyne forward?
there is no need for it to recline forward
What is the importance of the reverse-to-forward resistance ratio of a diode?
to determine the comparison of resistance value of both forward and reverse diode . The more the resistance the lower the current , the lower the resistance the higher the current . When reverse bias , the resistance is high and it acts in open circuit and the reverse current is very small that can be neglected . When forward bias , the resistance is low and it acts as short circuit and the forward current is increasing as the voltage supply is higher .
Do swim costumes reduce resistance and drag in the water?
resistance created by a fluid to forward motion. The resistance met by a swimmer in their forward progress caused by the water is passive drag;
Does the article conclusion equal the summary of it?
No. Often a conclusion points the way forward to further developmets.
Compare the sizes of forward force and air resistance while a car is moving at 30mph?
when a car is speeding up how does the forward force and air resistance compare
The bluk resistance of a diode depends on?
Bulk resistance of diode depends on how it is biased. The bulk resistance of a diode is the approximate resistance of the diode when it is forward biased.
How physics affects flying?
gravity holds you down wings + forward motion = lift thrust = forward motion air resistance = resistance to forward motion thin air at altitude is easier and cheaper to get through
What is the behavior of a forward and reverse biased diode?
Forward Resistance:def: It is resistance offered by diode to the forward bias is known as forward resistance.This resistance is not the same for the flow of DC as for the changing current. Accordingly this resistance is of two types :1. DC FORWARD RESISTANCE.2. AC FORWARD RESISTANCE.1. DC forward resistance: It is the opposition by diode to the DC. It is measured by the ratio of DC voltages across the diode to the resulting DC current through it.2. AC forward resistance: It is the opposition offered by the diode to the changing current. It is measured by the ratio of change in voltage across diodes to the resulting change in current through diode. The AC forward resistance is more significant as the diodes are generally used with alternating voltage.Reverse Resistance:def: The resistance offered by the diode to the reverse bias is known as Reverse Resistance. It can be DC reverse resistance or AC reverse resistance depending upon whether the reverse bias is direct or changing voltage. Idealy the reverse resistance of a diode is infinte however in practice the reverse resistance is not infinite because for any value of reverse bias, there does exist a small leakage current. It may be emphasized their that reverse resistance is very large compared to the forward resistance.These Definitions are from PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRONICS by V.K MEHTA and ROHIT MEHTA
How do you identify the polarity of a diode when the tester is on resistance scale?
ln reverse biase high resistance and in forward biase very low resistance
What keeps a car from going forward?
Air resistance and friction.
What is a forward observation post?
A forward position, often on high ground, from which enemy activity can be observed and, particularly, from which artillery or mortar fire can be directed.
What is the voltage drop of an ideal diode?
forward bias 0 volts, reverse bias infinity volts.
