Concept:
A bridge rectifier is a full-wave rectifier circuit.
Step 1: It uses four diodes connected in bridge form.
Step 2: During positive half cycle, two diodes conduct.
Step 3: During negative half cycle, the other two diodes conduct.
Step 4: Thus output current flows through the load in the same direction during both half cycles.
Therefore:
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