Physics · Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current/voltage

If the input frequency of a full wave rectifier is ac. Its output frequency is

If the input frequency of a full wave rectifier is \( 50 H z \) ac. Its output frequency is

  • A. \( 50 H z \) pulsating dc
  • B. \( 100 H z \) pulsating do
  • C. \( 200 H z \) pulsating dc
  • D. \( 500 H z \) pulsating dc

Step-by-step solution

A full-wave rectifier rectifies both half-cycles of the input AC, so the output pulses occur at twice the input frequency. For an input frequency of 50 Hz, the output frequency is 2 × 50 = 100 Hz.
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