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Choose ONE answer in each question unless asked otherwise.

In a half$-$wave rectifier, the output frequency is:

a$)$ Half the input frequency

b$)$ The same as the input frequency

c$)$ Double the input frequency

d$)$ Zero

The primary advantage of a full$-$wave bridge rectifier over a half$-$wave rectifier is:

a$)$ Lower output voltage

b$)$ Higher output voltage

c$)$ Higher efficiency

d$)$ Simpler circuit design

The main purpose of a voltage multiplier circuit is to:

a$)$ Reduce the input voltage

b$)$ Increase the output voltage without using a transformer

c$)$ Convert AC to DC

d$)$ Stabilize the output voltage

A schottky diode is characterized by:

a$)$ A high forward voltage drop

b$)$ A low reverse recovery time

c$)$ Being able to conduct in both directions

d$)$ Emitting light when forward biased