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Fleming's device, alsoknown as a thermionic diode solves theproblem by chopping the radio...

Fleming's device, also
known as a thermionic diode solves the
problem by chopping the radio signal into, [Prof. Tim] a thermionic diod
allows current to flow in one direction, but not to flow in
the opposite direction

Full Transcript

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Fleming's device, also known as a thermionic
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diode solves the problem by chopping
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the radio signal into,
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[Prof. Tim] a thermionic diod allows current to flow in one direction,
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but not to flow in the opposite direction.
Duration
16 seconds
Views
17
Timestamp in Movie
00:35:48
Uploaded
May 30, 2025
Season
1
Episode
10
Genres
documentary
Production
A+E Networks,Blink Films

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