What is a bypass diode and what function does it provide?

What will be an ideal response?


Bypassed diode minimizes the power dropt caused when a solar panel does not receive maximum sunshine, such as if one panel is covered by cloud cover, and other panels in that array receive more sunlight. If a bypass diode is not used, the voltage drop in one panel may cause the output of all the panels to drop it

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When making a hard wire connection of an EST to a PC, which of the following is required?

A. parallel bus connector B. CA and data connector C. jumper wires D. breakout T

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The service facility has a sales average of 2 flat rate hour per vehicle. There are 5 hours left in tomorrow schedule. Using the sales average, the number of vehicles a service consultant should schedule, being sure to avoid overcapacity is:

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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Which of the following information is required on the label of a wire rope sling?

a. Steel alloy type
b. Rated load for at least one possible hitch and the angle on which it is based
c. Manufacturer contact information
d. Most recent periodic inspection date

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Where did the Flemish Giant breed originate?

A) France B) Germany C) Belgium D) Spain

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