Q.

A full wave rectifier circuit with diodes (D1) and (D2) is shown in the figure. If input supply voltage Vin=220sin(100πt) volt, then at t=15 msec        [2025]

1 D1 and D2 both are forward biased  
2 D1 and D2 both are reverse biased  
3 D1 is forward biased, D2 is reverse biased  
4 D1 is reverse biased, D2 is forward biased  

Ans.

(4)

Given that, Vin=220sin(100πt) volt

and t=15 msec

Vin=220sin(100×π×15×10-3)=220sin(32π)=-220V

Hence, D1 is reverse biased and D2 is forward biased.