2.7.1.1 - Half Wave Rectifier
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What is the primary function of a Half Wave Rectifier?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during each half of the AC cycle.
Name one advantage of using a Half Wave Rectifier.
💡 Hint: Think about comparison with other types of rectifiers.
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What does a Half Wave Rectifier allow to happen during the negative half-cycle of an AC current?
💡 Hint: Remember the behavior of the diode.
True or False: A Half Wave Rectifier is made up of two diodes.
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the circuit.
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Calculate the average output voltage of a Half Wave Rectifier given an input of 120V AC.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between peak voltage and average DC output.
Discuss the effects of different load resistances on the performance of a Half Wave Rectifier.
💡 Hint: Think about Ohm’s Law and how it applies to current and voltage in a circuit.
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