AC Voltage across diode waveform

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The waveform of AC voltage across a diode shows a forward-biased condition with minimal voltage drop (ideally 0V, realistically around 0.7V) and a reverse-biased condition reflecting the full AC voltage. When a resistor is connected in series with the diode, the voltage across the resistor will vary depending on the diode's state. In forward bias, the resistor will drop voltage proportional to the current flowing through it. The overall circuit consists of an AC generator, a resistor, and a forward-biased diode in series. Understanding these waveforms is crucial for analyzing diode behavior in AC circuits.
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I am wondering how the waveform of AC voltage measured across a diode would look like? What about the waveform of the resistor connected in series with this diode? Please help .
 
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You need to show a specific circuit, but in general when the diode is forward biased it will have 0 (that's ideal; actual will be ~.7v) and when it's reverse biased it will have the AC voltage.
 
The circuit is very simple an AC generator connected to a resistor and a forward biased diode in series. But I see what you mean, I get it now. Thanks
 
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