Q. A single phase half wave rectifier circuit has a freewheeling diode which will conduct only if :

A
Load is combination of R and L
B
Load is purely inductive or combination of R and L
C
Load is purely resistive
D
Load is purely inductive
Solution:
  • Freewheeling diode action comes into picture if inductor is present at the load .
    Advantages of freewheeling diode are:
  • The continuity behaviour of output current can be improved.
  • Input power factor is improved.
  • Negative spikes in output voltage is removed.
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