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How many diodes are in a full wave bridge rectifier?
A
8
B
2
C
4
D
3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The diode bridge can be generalized to rectify polyphase AC inputs. For example, for a three-phase AC input, a half-wave rectifier consists of three diodes, but a full-wave bridge rectifier consists of six diodes.

Detailed explanation-2: -A bridge rectifier is an arrangement of four or more diodes in a bridge circuit configuration which provides the same output polarity for either input polarity. It is used for converting an alternating current (AC) input into a direct current (DC) output.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bridge circuit configuration with four diodes allows for cost-effective full-wave rectification by utilizing two diodes during each half cycle. A half-wave rectifier can be constructed from a single diode, but is less efficient than a full-wave rectifier.

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