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The purpose of the experiment is that of examining a half and full wave rectifier circuit by recording and comparing the results of each circuit.
Date Submitted: 06/23/2003 16:30:01
Category: / Science & Technology / Chemistry
Length: 2 pages (662 words)
Category: / Science & Technology / Chemistry
Length: 2 pages (662 words)
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…discharge period B - C and charge period C - D is much less than that of the half wave circuit. Therefore the drop in voltage is less hence the ripple is reduced. It is easier to smooth the output of a full wave rectifier circuit than that of a half wave.
Fig 3 Comparison of Halfwave / Fullwave Circuit under similar Load currents and the result on the Ripple Voltage.
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