Rectification, Smoothing and Transformer
 

Rectification, Smoothing and Transformer problem 14


A bridge rectifier consists of four ideal diodes A, B, C and D, connected as shown in the figure below.




An alternating supply is applied between the terminals X and Y.


    • On the figure above, label the positive (+) connection to the load resistor R.


    • State which diodes are conducting when terminal Y of the supply is positive.


  • The variation with time of the potential difference across the load resistor R is shown in the graph below.




    The load resistor R has resistance .


    • Use the graph above to determine the mean power dissipated in the resistor R.


    • On the figure above, draw the symbol for a capacitor, connected so as to increase the mean power dissipated in the resistor R.


 

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