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As compared to a full wave diode rectifier circuit using centre tapped transformer, the bridge diode rectifier circuit has the main advantage of

a.

higher current carrying capacity

b.

higher efficiency

c.

lower ripple factor

d.

lower PIV

Answer: (d).lower PIV

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