Output current of half wave rectifier is:
Correct answer: B. Unidirectional current
- A. AC current
- B. Unidirectional current
- C. Zero always
- D. Straight line parallel to vertical axis
Explanation
Half wave rectifier is one in which the half cycle of AC voltage gets converted into pulsating DC voltage. The remaining half cycle of AC is suppressed by the rectifier circuit or the output DC current for the remaining half cycle is zero.Diagram:
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