Question

In a full wave rectifier, the current in each diode flows for

• A. full cycle of the input signal
• B. half cycle of the input signal
• C. more than half of the input signal
• D. less than half of the input signal

Answer 1

The correct option is B

half cycle of the input signal

In a Full wave rectifier, the current in each diode flows for half cycle of the input signal.
When an AC input signal is given, during the positive half cycle, the diode D1 conducts and during negative half cycle, diode D2 conducts. Hence each diode will conduct for half cycle.
Schematic of a full wave rectifier


The output waveform of a full wave rectifier is shown below.