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Question

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-If a diode in a half- Wave rectifier opens in Figure 16-2, ________.
A)the output dcVoltage increases and the ripple frequency decreases 
B)the output dcVoltage decreases and the rippleVoltage increases 
C)the output dcVoltage increases and the rippleVoltage decreases 
D)the output dcVoltage decreases and the rippleVoltage decreases

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If a diode in a half-wave rectifier opens, then the input signal will pass through the open diode, resulting in no output. So, the output DC voltage decreases to zero, and the ripple voltage also decreases because there is no more alternating component to rectify. This makes option D the correct choice.

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