A transformer is used in rectification to _ the supply voltage.
Correct answer: B. Step down
- A. Step up
- B. Step down
- C. Equalize
- D. None of these options is correct
Explanation
In half wave rectifier, we generally use a step-down transformer because the voltage needed for the diode is very small. Applying a large AC voltage without using transformer will permanently destroy the diode. So we use step-down transformer in half wave rectifier.
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