Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
21.2Rectification and smoothing
Rectification and smoothing in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 21.2.1Distinguish half-wave and full-wave rectification graphically.
- 21.2.2Explain half-wave rectification with one diode.
- 21.2.3Explain full-wave rectification with a bridge of four diodes.
- 21.2.4Analyse smoothing by a capacitor, including the effect of capacitance and load resistance.
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