MDCAT Physics MCQ #1273

A capacitor filter is used to filter the output of a rectifier. What is the effect of increasing the capacitance on the ripple factor?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1273

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A capacitor filter is used to filter the output of a rectifier. What is the effect of increasing the capacitance on the ripple factor?

    • A) Increases
    • B) Decreases
    • C) Remains same
    • D) Becomes zero

    Answer: Decreases

    Explanation: Ripple factor decreases with increasing capacitance. Option A is incorrect as it is opposite of the correct effect.