uncontrolled fullwave rectifier

What is the main advantage of a full-wave rectifier over a half-wave rectifier?

• Higher efficiency

• Lower cost

• Simplicity of design

• Smaller size

How many diodes are used in a center-tapped full-wave rectifier? A) B) C) D)

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

In a full-wave bridge rectifier, during the positive half-cycle of the input AC signal, two diodes conduct:

• Alternately

• Simultaneously

• Only one diode conducts

• Neither diode conducts

What is the output frequency of a full-wave rectifier if the input AC frequency is 50 Hz?

• 25 Hz

• 50 Hz

• 100 Hz

• 200 Hz

In a bridge rectifier, how many diodes conduct during the positive half-cycle of the input AC signal?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the average output voltage of a full-wave rectifier with a peak input voltage of 10V? A) 5V B) 7.07V C) 10V D) 14.14V

• 3.18 V

• 6.37 V

• 4.5 V

• 9 V