For the shown half-wave rectifier, choose the correct output waveform across terminals C-D for the given input. Image
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For the shown half-wave rectifier, choose the correct output waveform across terminals C-D for the given input. Image

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Trace the diode conduction during positive and negative half cycles. The half-wave rectifier passes only the allowed polarity across C-D. The waveform is Image 2. Correct answer: B.