Simple Description

An electrical component that only lets current flow in one direction.

Further Detail

Diodes have a very low resistance in the "forward" direction but a very high resistance in the "reverse" direction, which means that they only let current go in the forwards direction. This makes them useful for electric circuits where you don't want the current to go in the wrong direction.

Related Words:

• Current
• Voltage

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