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If a full wave rectifier circuit is operating from $50 \mathrm{~Hz}$ mains, the fundamental frequency in the ripple will be
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Options:
  • A $70.7 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • B $100 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • C $25 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • D $59 \mathrm{~Hz}$
Solution:
2402 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $100 \mathrm{~Hz}$
For full wave rectifier, ripple frequency
$=2 \times$ input frequency
$$
\begin{array}{l}
=2 \times 50 \\
=100 \mathrm{~Hz}
\end{array}
$$
Note A full wave rectifier consists of two junction diodes, so, its efficiency is twice that of half wave rectifier.

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