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Chapter 29 Pyqp

Chapter 29 discusses applications of semiconductor devices, including multiple choice questions about rectifiers, Zener diodes, logic gates, and oscillators. It also features fill-in-the-blank, true or false, matching, and short answer questions to assess understanding of semiconductor concepts. Key topics include the functions of various devices and their roles in electronic circuits.

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Chapter 29 Pyqp

Chapter 29 discusses applications of semiconductor devices, including multiple choice questions about rectifiers, Zener diodes, logic gates, and oscillators. It also features fill-in-the-blank, true or false, matching, and short answer questions to assess understanding of semiconductor concepts. Key topics include the functions of various devices and their roles in electronic circuits.

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CHAPTER 29 – APPLICATIONS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. A half-wave rectifier allows current to pass through:


A) Both positive and negative half cycles
B) Only positive half cycle
C) Only negative half cycle
D) None

2. The Zener diode is mainly used as:


A) Rectifier
B) Voltage regulator
C) Amplifier
D) Oscillator

3. Which logic gate gives HIGH output only when all inputs are LOW?
A) AND
B) OR
C) NOR
D) XOR

4. An oscillator circuit is used to:


A) Amplify signals
B) Generate AC signals
C) Rectify signals
D) Store charge

5. Which of the following is a universal gate?


A) AND
B) OR
C) NAND
D) XOR

2. Fill in the Blanks

1. A full-wave rectifier uses _______ diodes to convert AC to DC.

2. The output of a half-wave rectifier contains _______ frequency components.

3. In a Zener diode, the breakdown occurs in the _______ bias.

4. The three terminals of a transistor are ________, ________, and ________.

5. A NOT gate is also called an ________.


3. True or False

1. A half-wave rectifier allows both positive and negative cycles to pass.

2. A Zener diode can maintain constant voltage across a load.

3. NAND and NOR gates are called universal gates.

4. An amplifier converts a strong signal into a weaker one.

5. Oscillators can produce only DC signals.

4. Match the Following

Column A Column B

1. Half-wave rectifier A. Voltage regulator

2. Zener diode B. Converts AC to DC

3. NAND gate C. Universal gate

4. Oscillator D. Generates AC signals

E. Increases signal
5. Amplifier
strength

5. Short Answer Questions

1. Define a semiconductor device and give two examples.

2. Draw a circuit diagram of a half-wave rectifier and label the input, output, and
diode.

3. What is the function of a filter in a rectifier circuit?

4. Explain the use of a transistor as an amplifier.

5. Explain how a Zener diode acts as a voltage regulator.

6. Differentiate between full-wave rectifier and half-wave rectifier.

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