The process of converting alternating current into direct current is called:
Correct answer: D. Rectification
- A. Modulation
- B. Amplification
- C. Ossilation
- D. Rectification
Explanation
Rectification is the conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). A half-wave rectifier is a circuit that allows only one half-cycle of the AC voltage waveform to be applied to the load, resulting in one non-alternating polarity across it.
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