The figure below shows a bridge rectifier. i) Define the term rectification. ii) Describe how the illustrated rectifier works. iii) State the modification that can...

      

The figure below shows a bridge rectifier.
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i) Define the term rectification.
ii) Describe how the illustrated rectifier works.
iii) State the modification that can be made on the arrangement to improve the quality of the output.

  

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Kavungya
(i) rectification is a process of converting alternating current to direct current ;
(ii) during one half cycle, A is at higher potential relative to F;
Diodes D4 and D2 are forward biased. Current flows from A- B –D4 –R2-D2 to F;
During the next half cycle, F is at a higher potential relative to A;
Diodes D3 and D1 are forward biased. Current flows from F- E- D3 –R – D1 –B –A ;
(iii) a capacitor can be connected across the output resistor R;
Kavungya answered the question on May 25, 2019 at 07:06


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