Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Rectification and smoothing

Rectification and smoothing — practice question

Fig. 5.1 shows the components used for a bridge rectifier.
(a)[2]

Complete the circuit in Fig. 5.1 by drawing the connections from the supply and the load to the diodes.

(b)[1]

Suggest one advantage of using a bridge rectifier instead of a single diode when rectifying alternating current.

(c(i))[1]

State the meaning of smoothing.

(c(ii))[2]

State how the capacitance of the smoothing capacitor affects smoothing.

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