How many diodes are used in a full-wave bridge rectifier?
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Correct answer to question 73 (Electronics Information): Four
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A bridge arranges four diodes so that both halves of the AC cycle are directed the same way through the load. A single diode gives half-wave rectification, wasting half the cycle.
Updated: November 2026
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