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The output current versus time curve of a rectifier is shown in the figure. The average value of output current in this case is

PhysicsSemiconductorsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 0
  • B I02
  • C 2I0π
  • D I0
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2I0π

From the waveform, it is clear that it rectifies the full wave.

The average value of the current, Iavg=2Imaxπ

⇒Iavg=2Imaxπ

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