What happens when you connect 230V ac supply directly to a diode with the help of resistor of the order kilo ohms?

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2026-03-03 06:36

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When you connect 230V ac supply directly to a diode with the help of resistor of the order kilo ohms, the diode will conduct on alternate half cycles. Forward bias current will be 230ma for 1KOhm, or 23ma for 10KOhm. Power across the resitor will be 25W for 1KOhm, or 2.5W for 10KOhm. Bottom line - the resistor will get very hot - and if not rated correctly, will be destroyed.

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