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The half-wave rectifier has _ diodes.

Correct answer: A. 1

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation

RECTIFICATION:The conversion of AC into DC is called rectification.RECTIFIER:A device used for rectification is called a rectifier.TYPES:Half-wave rectifierFull-wave rectifierA full-wave rectifier is defined as a rectifier that converts the complete cycle of alternating current into pulsating DC.A halfwave rectifier is defined as a type of rectifier that allows only one-half cycle of an AC voltage waveform to pass while blocking the other half cycle.OPTION A: A half-wave rectifier uses only one diode for the transformation. Hence option A is correct.

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