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A two-diode full-wave rectifier needs a secondary that is:
AShorted at one end
BWound for step-up
CCentre tapped
DWound on air core
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Centre tapped
The output is taken between the diodes' common point and the midpoint, so the secondary needs a centre tap.
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