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In the half wave rectifier circuit operating with $50 \mathrm{~Hz}$ mains frequency. The fundamental frequency in the ripple will be
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Options:
  • A $100 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • B $20 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • C $50 \mathrm{~Hz}$
  • D $25 \mathrm{~Hz}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $50 \mathrm{~Hz}$
The output is obtained for half cycle only in half wave rectifier. Therefore, frequency of the ripple is same as that of the input i.e. $50 \mathrm{~Hz}$.

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