Full wave bridge rectifier uses:
Correct answer: D. Four diodes
- A. One diode
- B. Two diodes
- C. Three diodes
- D. Four diodes
Explanation
Full wave bridge rectifier uses four diodes. However, centre tap transformer uses two diodes.
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