Question
Physics Question on Semiconductor electronics: materials, devices and simple circuits
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 remove the ac ripple from the rectified output?
A
Load resistance
B
A centre-tapped tranformer
C
p-n juntion diodes
D
Capacitor
Answer
Capacitor
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Capacitor
The capacitor used to remove AC ripples from rectifier output.