Question

Select the correct statement

(a) In a full wave rectifier, two diodes work alternately

(b) In a full wave rectifier, two diodes work simultaneously

(c) The efficiency of full wave and half wave rectifiers is same

(d) The full wave rectifier is bi-directional.

Answer

(a) In a full wave rectifier, two diodes work alternately

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