A bridge rectifier is driving a load resistance of 100 ohm. It is driven by a source voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz. Neglecting diode resistances, calculate: 1) Average d.c. voltage 2) Average direct current 3) Frequency of output waveform.

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A bridge rectifier is driving a load resistance of 100 ohm. It is driven by a source voltage of 230 V, 50 Hz. Neglecting diode resistances, calculate:

 1) Average d.c. voltage 

 2) Average direct current 

3) Frequency of output waveform.

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