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If the maximum efficiency of a full wave rectifier is $\mathrm{x} \%$ and that of half wave rectifier is $\mathrm{y} \%$, then the relation between $\mathrm{x}$ and $\mathrm{y}$ is
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Options:
  • A $\mathrm{x}=\mathrm{y}$
  • B $y=2 x$
  • C $x=2 y$
  • D $y=4 x$
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The correct answer is: $y=2 x$
Maximum efficiency of full wave rectifier $x=81.2 \%$
Maximum efficiency of half wave rectifier $y=40.6 \%$
$\therefore \quad \frac{x}{y}=\frac{2}{1}$
Then, relation between $\mathrm{x}$ and $\mathrm{y}$ is $\mathrm{x}=2 \mathrm{y}$.

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