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ETron Circuit Labs“The Cathode end of a diode is marked with a gray band”Lab 10 Intro to DiodesObjective:In this Lab you will learn how a Diode works and build a simple circuit to show that a Diode allows current flow in one direction and restricts the current flow in the other direction.Step 1 – Take InventoryUsing the Parts Inventory as shown on the right under the “Here’s What You’ll Need” section, place each part needed for this experiment on its corresponding drawing. Observe the schematic symbol for each part. Make sure that you have all the parts ready before you begin Step 2.Step 2 – Build the CircuitUsing the Schematic Diagram and the picture of the completed lab, build the lab experiment with the electronic components. Use the “Check Your Work Here” Box to verify that your wiring is correct, and then proceed to Step 3.Step 3 – Do ExperimentTheory:In this simple electronic circuit, the electrons flow from the battery through the Diode, the resistor, the LED, and back to the battery. A Diode is a device that will18