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Did Joseph Henry discover Self-rectification?

  • No he discovered Self-inductance

  • Yes

  • No

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Answer

Joseph Henry did not discover self-rectification. Self-rectification is a process by which an alternating current (AC) signal is converted into a direct current (DC) signal. This can be done using a diode, which is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only. Henry, on the other hand, discovered self-inductance, which is the property of an inductor to store energy in the form of a magnetic field.
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