The voltage at the input of an AC-DC rectifier is given by $$v(t) = 230\sqrt 2 \sin \omega t$$ where $$\omega = 2\pi \times 50$$ rad/s. The input current drawn by the rectifier is given by
The input power factor, (rounded off to two decimal places), is _________ lag.
Your input ____
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GATE EE 2018
Numerical
+1
-0.33
The waveform of the current drawn by a semi-converter from a sinusoidal AC voltage
source is shown in the figure. If I0 = 20 A, the rms value of fundamental component of the
current is ___________A (up to 2 decimal places).
Your input ____
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GATE EE 2018
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33
A single phase fully controlled rectifier is supplying a load with an anti-parallel diode as
shown in the figure. All switches and diodes are ideal. Which one of the following is true
for instantaneous load voltage and current?
A
$${v_0} \ge 0\,\,\& \,\,{i_0} < 0$$
B
$${v_0} < 0\,\,\& \,\,{i_0} < 0$$
C
$${v_0} \ge 0\,\,\& \,\,{i_0} \ge 0$$
D
$${v_0} < 0\,\,\& \,\,{i_0} \ge 0$$
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GATE EE 2017 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
In the circuit shown, the diodes are ideal, the inductance is small, and $${{\rm I}_0} \ne 0.$$ Which one of the following statements is true?
A
$${D_1}$$ conducts for greater than $${180^ \circ }$$ and $${D_2}$$ conducts for greater than $${180^ \circ }$$
B
$${D_2}$$ conducts for more than $${180^ \circ }$$ and $${D_1}$$ conducts for $${180^ \circ }$$
C
$${D_1}$$ conducts for $${180^ \circ }$$ and $${D_2}$$ conducts for $${180^ \circ }$$
D
$${D_1}$$ conducts for more than $${180^ \circ }$$ and $${D_2}$$ conducts for $${180^ \circ }$$
