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The efficiency of a full wave rectifier is?

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Half of half wave rectifier
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3 times of half wave rectifier
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Double of half wave rectifier
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Same as half wave rectifier
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Solution

The correct option is C Double of half wave rectifier
Efficiency of half-wave and full wave rectifier is given by
ηh=40.6% and ηf=81.2%
So, ηhηf=40.681.2=12
nf=2ηh
Hence, the efficiency of a full wave rectifier is double of half wave-rectifier.

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