Half-Wave Rectifier Quiz

What is the primary function of a half-wave rectifier?

• Amplify AC signals

• Convert AC to DC

• Increase voltage

• Convert DC to AC

During which part of the AC cycle does a half-wave rectifier conduct?

• Positive half-cycle

• Negative half-cycle

• Both half-cycles

• It does not conduct

What is the peak inverse voltage (PIV) in a half-wave rectifier?

• Peak input voltage

• Half of the peak input voltage

• Twice the peak input voltage

• Same as the RMS voltage

What is the efficiency of a half-wave rectifier?

• 50%

• 40.6%

• 81.2%

• 100%

What is the form factor of a half-wave rectifier?

• 1.11

• 1.21

• 1.41

• 2.0

Which component is crucial for a half-wave rectifier circuit?

• Capacitor

• Diode

• Resistor

• Inductor

What is the ripple frequency in a half-wave rectifier if the input frequency is 50 Hz?

• 25 Hz

• 50 Hz

• 100 Hz

• 200 Hz

What is the output DC voltage of an ideal half-wave rectifier with a peak input voltage of 10V?

• 0V

• 3.18V

• 4.5V

• 6.36V

What is the main disadvantage of a half-wave rectifier?

• High efficiency

• Simple circuit

• High ripple factor

• Low component count

In a half-wave rectifier, the load resistor is 1kΩ, and the peak voltage is 20V. What is the peak current through the resistor?

• 0.02A

• 0.5A

• 0.02mA

• 2mA