Question

A full wave rectifier circuit gives a reading 1.5A on a moving coil instrument. What are the peak and rms values of the current.

Answer 1

Answer

Current

I=1.5A

the peak of current

$I_m=2I=3A$

rms values of the current is given

$I_{rms}=\frac{I_m}{\sqrt{2}}=2.121A$