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For an ideal bridge rectifier whose transformer secondary has peak voltage Vm, the peak inverse voltage across each diode is approximately?

AVm
B2Vm
C4Vm
DVm/2

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Correct Answer: A. Vm

Explanation: In an ideal bridge rectifier, each reverse-biased diode must withstand approximately the peak secondary voltage Vm.

Reference: Standard electronics: bridge rectifier PIV

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