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The average value of output direct current in a half wave rectifier is
  1. I0/π
  2. 2I0/π
  3. πI0/2
  4. I0/2

A
I0/π
B
πI0/2
C
I0/2
D
2I0/π
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The average value of output direct current in a half wave rectifier is
= (average value of current over a cycle)/2=(2I0/2π)=I0π

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