A full wave rectifier circuit consists of two p-n junction diodes, a centre-tapped transformer, capacitor and a load resistance. Which of these components removes the ac ripple from the rectified output?
- p-n junction diodes
- Capacitor
- Load resistance
- A centre-tapped transformer
Answer
(2) Capacitor
Solution
The diodes convert ac into pulsating dc; the centre-tapped transformer supplies the two out-of-phase halves of the input.
The capacitor connected across the load charges near each peak and discharges slowly through the load between peaks, so it filters out (removes) the ac ripple and gives a nearly steady dc output.
Answer: (2)