If the output filter capacitor in a power supply actually had a value twice its stated value, which of the following symptoms would be found? 

 a. The output voltage would be doubled and a small improvement in the ripple voltage would be detected. 

b. The ripple voltage would be half of what is expected and a small increase in the output voltage would be detected. 

c. The output and ripple voltage would be greater than expected. 

d. The output and ripple voltage would be less than expected.

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Answer :

If the output filter capacitor in a power supply actually had a value twice its stated value, which of the following symptoms would be found? 

 a. The output voltage would be doubled and a small improvement in the ripple voltage would be detected. 

b. The ripple voltage would be half of what is expected and a small increase in the output voltage would be detected. 

c. The output and ripple voltage would be greater than expected. 

d. The output and ripple voltage would be less than expected. 

Answer :

b. The ripple voltage would be half of what is expected and a small increase in the output voltage would be detected. 

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