Statement I: When two semiconductors of $p$ and $n$ type are brought in contact, they form $p-n$ jun

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Statement I: When two semiconductors of $p$ and $n$ type are brought in contact, they form $p-n$ junction which act like a rectifier. \ Statement II : A rectifier is used to convert alternating current into direct current.

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(a) : Study of junction diode characteristics shows that the junction diode offers a low resistance path, when forward biased and high resistance path when reverse biased. This feature of the junction diode enables it to be used as a rectifier.