The basic operation of a(n) ____ is to pass current in one direction only.
A) inverter
B) rectifier
C) converter
D) transformer

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A rectifier is a device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. This is accomplished using diodes, which allow current to flow in one direction only. In other words, a rectifier passes current in one direction only.

The Basic Operation of A(n) ____ Is to Pass Current