Ripple factor is less in:
Correct answer: D. Both bridge and full wave rectifiers
- A. Fullwave rectifier
- B. Bridge rectifier
- C. Halfwave rectifier
- D. Both bridge and full wave rectifiers
Explanation
Ripples are the fluctuations within the output of a rectifier. Ripple factor measures the efficiency of a rectifier. A rectifier with a low ripple factor is more efficient. Since full-wave and bridge rectifiers are more efficient, they have lower ripple factors (0.48) than half-wave rectifier, which has a ripple factor of 1.21.
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