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The average value of output direct current in a half wave rectifier is

A

I_{0} / π

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I_{0} / 2

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π I_{0} / 2

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2 I_{0} / π

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Solution

The correct option is A $I_{0} / π$
The average value of output direct current in a half wave rectifier is
= (average value of current over a cycle) $/ 2 = (2 I_{0} / 2 π) = I_{0} π$

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