Explanation Rectifier is a device which converts the AC voltage to DC voltage. The most important application of a pn junction diode is that it can be used as a rectifier. The pn junction diode can induce current only in the forward bias condition while in reverse bias condition it blocks the electric current. The below figure represents the rectifier converting AC into DC .

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