The most common type of rectification in x-ray units is:

diodes
auto rectification
full wave rectification
half wave rectification

full wave rectification

Rationale: Full wave rectification is used most often because it is most efficient. There are 4 diodes used so that both positive and negative portions of the pulse create a constant flow of positive energy.

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