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Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702)

12. Motion in a circle

13. Gravitational fields

14. Temperature

15. Ideal gases

16. Thermodynamics

17. Oscillations

18. Electric fields

19. Capacitance

20. Magnetic fields

21. Alternating currents

21.1 Characteristics of alternating currents

21.2 Rectification and smoothing

21.2.1—Distinguish graphically between half-wave and full-wave rectification

21.2.2—The use of a single diode for the half-wave rectification of an alternating

21.2.3—The use of four diodes (bridge rectifier) for the full-wave rectification of

21.2.4—The effect of a single capacitor in smoothing

22. Quantum physics

23. Nuclear physics

24. Medical physics

25. Astronomy and cosmology

Practical assessment skills

Mathematical, data, formula and circuit-symbol skills

A-Level/CAIE/Physics//A2/Concept/21. Alternating currents/21.2 Rectification and smoothing/21.2.4—The effect of a single capacitor in smoothing

21. Alternating currents

Syllabus: 9702–2028–2029
Section: 21
Level: A2

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Most tested topics

Characteristics of alternating currents
Rectification and smoothing