A full wave rectifier along with the output is shown in Fig. The contribution (s) from the diode 1 are:
Correct answer: C. B, D
- A. C
- B. A
- C. B, D
- D. A, B, C, D
Explanation
Considering the typical behaviour of a full-wave rectifier, option 3 (BD) is the most likely correct answer. In a full-wave rectifier circuit, each diode conducts during a half-cycle of the input waveform, resulting in rectification. However, due to the presence of ripple, the output will have fluctuations.Option 1 (C) is unlikely since a constant DC component without any ripple is not a characteristic of a full-wave rectifier.Option 2 (A) assumes that diode 1 does not play a role in the rectification process, which contradicts the purpose of a full-wave rectifier.Option 4 (ABCD) suggests a smooth DC output without any ripple, which is not typically achieved in a full-wave rectifier unless additional filtering components, such as capacitors, are added to the circuit.
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