What is the average current flowing through each diode in a full wave rectifier?

The correct answer is option 4):(Half of the average value of the load current)

Concept:

• A rectifier is a device that converts an alternating current into a direct current.
• A p-n junction can be used as a rectifier because it permits current in one direction only.

• In a full-wave rectifier during a positive half cycle, one diode conducts and gives the output similarly in the negative half cycle another diode conducts and gives the output.
• In a full-wave rectifier, the current in each diode flows for the half cycle of the input signal.
• The average current flowing through each diode in a full wave rectifier Half of the average value of the load current