A ____ rectifier produces the greatest amount of ripple.
A) half-wave, multi-phase
B) full-wave, multi-phase
C) half-wave, single-phase
D) full-wave, single phase

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A half-wave, single-phase rectifier produces the greatest amount of ripple because it only allows one half of the AC waveform to pass through, resulting in a more discontinuous and less smooth DC output compared to full-wave and multi-phase rectifiers, which utilize more of the AC waveform to produce a smoother DC output with less ripple.

A ____ Rectifier Produces the Greatest Amount of Ripple