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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why can't we replace diode with a battery??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

diodes prevent certain voltages while batteries do not

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Diodes are designed to regulate voltage as listed above which is why diodes are used to convert AC power to DC power in basic transformers. See this picture: http://www.eleccircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/circuit-simple-power-supply-regulator-12v-15v-30v-by-zener-diode.jpg

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