Electronics basics: What conversion do rectifiers perform in electric circuits? Identify the input–output conversion done by a diode-based rectifier in power supplies. Choose the correct option.

Q: Electronics basics: What conversion do rectifiers perform in electric circuits? Identify the input–output conversion done by a diode-based rectifier in power supplies. Choose the correct option.

Concept A rectifier (half-wave, full-wave, or bridge) uses diodes to pass current preferentially in one direction, converting alternating current to pulsating direct current, then smoothed by filters. Final Answer AC to DC

Difficulty: Easy

DC to AC
AC to DC
DC to DC at higher voltage only
AC to AC at different frequency

Correct Answer: AC to DC

Explanation:

Concept
A rectifier (half-wave, full-wave, or bridge) uses diodes to pass current preferentially in one direction, converting alternating current to pulsating direct current, then smoothed by filters.

Final Answer
AC to DC

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