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.

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