Physics · JEE | Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

Consider the following statements about rectification and filters: (A) A half-wave rectifier utilizes both half cycles of the alternating input voltage. (B) The reverse breakdown voltage of a diode in a rectifier must be sufficiently higher than the peak ac voltage. (C) A capacitor connected parallel to the load acts as a filter to reduce ac ripples. (D) The efficiency of a full-wave rectifier is higher than that of a half-wave rectifier. How many of the above statements are correct?

1. A
   Only one / केवल एक
2. B
   Only two / केवल दो
3. C
   Only three / केवल तीन
4. D
   All four / सभी चार