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The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on rectifiers and filters, covering topics such as the function of rectifiers, types of rectifiers, and the role of filters in DC power supplies. Key concepts include the conversion of AC to DC, Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV), ripple frequency, and the efficiency of rectifiers. The document serves as a study guide for understanding the fundamental principles of rectification and filtering in electrical circuits.

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MCQs_Rectifiers_and_Filters_Corrected

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focused on rectifiers and filters, covering topics such as the function of rectifiers, types of rectifiers, and the role of filters in DC power supplies. Key concepts include the conversion of AC to DC, Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV), ripple frequency, and the efficiency of rectifiers. The document serves as a study guide for understanding the fundamental principles of rectification and filtering in electrical circuits.

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MCQs on Rectifiers and Filters

1. 1. Which one is not a basic building block of a regulated DC power supply?


a) Step-up transformer
b) Rectifier & filter
c) Voltage regulator
d) Amplifier
Answer: D

2. 2. A rectifier converts an AC signal into ______.


a) Pulsating DC
b) DC signal
c) Pulsating AC
d) Pure DC signal
Answer: A

3. 3. For a half-wave or full-wave rectifier, the Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) is always
a) Greater than the input voltage
b) Smaller than the input voltage
c) Equal to the input voltage
d) Greater than the input voltage for full-wave rectifier and smaller for the half-wave rectifier
Answer: C

4. 4. A bridge rectifier is an alternative for


a) Full-wave rectifier
b) Peak rectifier
c) Half-wave rectifier
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: A

5. 5. A silicon diode in a half-wave rectifier has a barrier potential of 0.7 V. This has the effect of
a) Reducing the peak output voltage by 0.7 V
b) Increasing the peak output voltage by 0.7 V
c) Reducing the peak input voltage by 0.7 V
d) No effect
Answer: A

6. 6. What does PIV stand for?


a) Peak input voltage
b) Peak inverse voltage
c) Peak immediate voltage
d) Positive input voltage
Answer: B

7. 7. In a regulated supply, what term describes how much change occurs in the output voltage over a certain
range of load current values?
a) Line regulation
b) Voltage regulator
c) Current regulator
d) Load regulation
Answer: D

8. 8. If the AC supply is 50 Hz, what will be the ripple frequency out of a full-wave rectifier?
a) 50 Hz
b) 60 Hz
c) 100 Hz
d) 120 Hz
Answer: C

9. 9. If the AC supply is 50 Hz, what will be the ripple frequency out of a half-wave rectifier?
a) 30 Hz
b) 50 Hz
c) 60 Hz
d) 120 Hz
Answer: B

10. 10. Efficiency of a half-wave rectifier is


a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 40.6%
d) 46%
Answer: C

11. 11. What is the main function of a capacitor in a rectifier circuit?


a) To smooth the DC output
b) To regulate voltage
c) To reduce current
d) To increase ripple
Answer: A

12. 12. A filter in a rectifier circuit is used to


a) Convert DC to AC
b) Remove ripples from the DC output
c) Increase AC voltage
d) Reduce transformer size
Answer: B

13. 13. The ripple factor of a full-wave rectifier is


a) 1.21
b) 1.414
c) 0.482
d) 0.9
Answer: C
14. 14. The primary advantage of a bridge rectifier over a center-tap full-wave rectifier is
a) Lower PIV per diode
b) Higher efficiency
c) Lower cost
d) Less ripple
Answer: A

15. 15. In a Pi-filter, the first capacitor is used to


a) Block AC components
b) Store DC charge
c) Reduce ripple voltage
d) None of the above
Answer: C

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