The ripple frequency at the output of a full wave rectifier fed from a 50 Hz supply is
- A. 25 Hz
- B. 50 Hz
- C. 100 Hz
- D. 200 Hz
Explanation
Both halves of each cycle produce an output pulse, so there are two pulses per input cycle and the ripple appears at twice the supply frequency. A half wave rectifier would give ripple at 50 Hz instead. The higher ripple frequency is one reason full wave output is easier to smooth.