Full-Wave Bridge RectifierMediumQuestion 20223
Question
In a bridge rectifier, during the positive half cycle, which diodes conduct?
- AAll four diodes
- BThe two diodes forming one diagonalCorrect
- CThe two diodes forming the other diagonal
- DOnly one diode
Correct answer
The two diodes forming one diagonal
Explanation
In a bridge (D₁, D₂, D₃, D₄): during positive half cycle, D₁ and D₃ conduct (one diagonal); during negative half cycle, D₂ and D₄ conduct (other diagonal). Both half cycles produce current through the load in the same direction.