Why Is the Bridge Rectifier Used More Commonly Than the Full-Wave

question 15

Multiple Choice

Why is the bridge rectifier used more commonly than the full-wave rectifier?

• A) It does not require the use of a center-tapped transformer.
• B) With equal input voltages, the bridge rectifier provides a higher dc output voltage.
• C) The bridge rectifier can be directly coupled to an ac line input.
• D) All of the above.

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