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What is the dc component of the output voltage if a sinusoidal signal of 33 V peak voltage is the input of a half wave diode rectifier circuit?

Options

  1. A3.5 V
  2. B12.5 V
  3. C10.5 V
  4. D2.9 V

Correct answer

C. 10.5 V

Step-by-step solution

For a half-wave rectifier, the output voltage is a rectified sine wave. The dc component or the average value of the output voltage V_ dc is given by the formula V_ dc = V_m , where V_m is the peak voltage of the input sinusoidal signal. Given V_m = 33 V, we substitute this value into the formula: V_ dc = 33 Using the approximation 3.14159 : V_ dc 33 3.14159 10.504 V. Rounding to the nearest value provided in the options, we get 10.5 V. Answer: 10.5 V

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