The four semiconductor diodes used in a bridge rectifier circuit have forward resistance which can be considered constant at 0. 12 and infinite reverse resistance They supply a mean current of 10 A to a resistive load from a sinusoidally varying alternating supply of 20V r.m.s. Determine the resistance of the load and the efficiency of the circuit.

The four semiconductor diodes used in a bridge rectifier circuit have forward resistance which can be considered constant at 0. 12 and infinite reverse resistance They supply a mean current of 10 A to a resistive load from a sinusoidally varying alternating supply of 20V r.m.s. Determine the resistance of the load and the efficiency of the circuit.

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Chapter12: The Solid State

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