Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Rectification and smoothing

Rectification and smoothing — practice question

Fig. 5.1 contains four diodes and a load resistor with resistance $1.2\ \text{k}\Omega$, arranged in a circuit that is used to rectify an alternating voltage.
(a(i))[1]

State the meaning of rectification.

(a(ii))[1]

State the kind of rectification produced by the circuit in Fig. 5.1.

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, mark terminals $P$ and $Q$ with the correct symbols to show the polarity of the output voltage $V_{\text{OUT}}$.

(b(ii))[3]

The change of $V_{\text{IN}}$ with time $t$ is given by the equation $V_{\text{IN}} = 6.0\sin 25\pi t$. The size of the output voltage $V_{\text{OUT}}$ varies with $t$ as shown in Fig. 5.2. On Fig. 5.2, label both of the axes using the correct scales.

(c(i))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, add the circuit symbol for a capacitor so that it is connected correctly in the circuit.

(c(ii))[2]

On Fig. 5.2, sketch how the smoothed output voltage varies with $t$.

(c(iii))[3]

Calculate the capacitance $C$ for the capacitor.

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