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A full-wave rectifier delivers a peak output voltage of 10 V to a resistive load. The average (DC) output voltage is about:

Answer: 6.37 V.

  • A 3.18 V
  • B 10 V
  • C 6.37 V
  • D 7.07 V

Correct answer: C. 6.37 V

Explanation: For a full-wave rectifier V<sub>dc</sub> = 2V<sub>m</sub>/&pi; = 2 &times; 10/&pi; &asymp; 6.37 V.

Conductorconduction bandvalence bandbands overlapSemiconductorconduction bandvalence bandsmall gap (~1 eV)Insulatorconduction bandvalence bandlarge gap(> 3 eV)

Conductors have overlapping bands, semiconductors have a small energy gap that can be bridged by heat or doping, and insulators have a large gap that blocks conduction.

Concept context

Band theory, p-n junction, diodes, transistors, logic gates, and integrated circuits.

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