A full wave rectifier passes _ into positive cycles.
Correct answer: C. Both cycles
- A. Lower half cycle
- B. Upper half cycle
- C. Both cycles
- D. None of them
Explanation
While turning AC voltage into DC voltage , full wave rectifier turns both cycles into positive cycles .
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