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An ac source (sinusoidal source with frequency 50 Hz ) is connected in series with a rectifying diode, a 100 resistor, a 1000 ~F capacitor and a milliammeter. After some time the milliammeter reads zero. The voltage measured across the capacitor with a dc voltmeter is

Options

  1. Athe peak voltage of the ac source.
  2. Brms voltage of the ac source.
  3. Caverage voltage of the ac source over a half cycle.
  4. Daverage voltage of the ac source over a full cycle.

Correct answer

A. the peak voltage of the ac source.

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