PhysicsCode 9702
Rectification and smoothing
What this topic asks you to be able to do
- distinguish half-wave rectification from full-wave rectification by means of graphs
- explain how a single diode is employed to half-wave rectify an alternating current
- explain how four diodes arranged as a bridge rectifier are used to full-wave rectify an alternating current
- analyse what a single capacitor does when used for smoothing, including how the values of capacitance and load resistance change its effect