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DCS#  5L30.10NWU#  E-46Location: ??
title: Colored AC Diode
aka:  Bridge rectification of AC current

Description:
    An arrangement of bi-color light emitting diodes is set up as a bridge rectification circuit.  Attahced to a low frequency signal generator, the diodes light red/green to show the passage of current.

Question?
  Using the diode symbols, what is happening when the diode emits red light?
pix of set upmovie


                     Video of operation.