In a full wave rectifier

both diodes conducts during each half cycle

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the two diodes conduct alternately

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any one diode conducts both halves when the other fails

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each diode conduct for the full wave

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The correct option is B
the two diodes conduct alternately

The two diode conduct alternately with each being functional during the first and the second half-cycles respectively.

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