In a half-wave rectifier, if an a.c supply is 60 Hz. Then what is the a.c ripple at output?

(A) 30 Hz (B) 60 Hz (C) 20 Hz (D) 15 Hz

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In a half-wave rectifier, if an a.c supply is 60 Hz. Then what is the a.c ripple at output?

(A) 30 Hz (B) 60 Hz (C) 20 Hz (D) 15 Hz

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