Ripple factor of half wave rectifier is _.
Correct answer: A. 1.21
- A. 1.21
- B. 0.8
- C. 0.6
- D. 0.4
Explanation
The ripple factor determines how well a halfwave rectifier can convert AC voltage to DC voltage. The ripple factor of a halfwave rectifier is 1.21. OPTIONS B, C & D have incorrect values.
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