In half wave rectification, if the input frequency is 60 Hz, then the output frequency would be :

1. 120 Hz

2. zero

3. 30 Hz

4. 60 Hz

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Answer: 4. 60 Hz

A half-wave rectifier conducts only in one half of each ac cycle, so there is one output pulse per input cycle.

Output frequency equals input frequency, 60 Hz. (A full-wave rectifier would give 120 Hz.) Option (4).

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