What is the name of the device used to convert alternating cur-rent into direct current? (1) Amreter (2) Galvanometer (3) Rectifier (4) Transformer

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(3) Rectifier Explanation: A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction. The process is known as rectification.

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