Figure 3 Assume ideal components.
-Refer to Figure 3. The purpose of diode D1 is to
A)prevent overshoots from affecting the output
B)prevent negative pulses from affecting the output when Q1 is ON
C)prevent the capacitor from discharging through the transistor
D)provide a current path for load current when Q1 is OFF

Question

Figure 3 Assume ideal components.
-Refer to Figure 3. The purpose of diode D1 is to
A)prevent overshoots from affecting the output 
B)prevent negative pulses from affecting the output when Q1 is ON 
C)prevent the capacitor from discharging through the transistor 
D)provide a current path for load current when Q1 is OFF

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is D

Figure 3 Assume Ideal Components