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COMEDK · Physics · 30. Semiconductors

An ideal diode is connected in series with a capacitor. The free ends of the capacitor and the diode are connected across a \(220 \mathrm{~V}\) ac source. Now the potential difference across the capacitor is :

  1. A \(311 \mathrm{~V}\)
  2. B \(\sqrt{220} \mathrm{~V}\)
  3. C \(110 \mathrm{~V}\)
  4. D \(2 \sqrt{110} \mathrm{~V}\)
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(A) \(311 \mathrm{~V}\)

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The input voltage is an AC source given by \(V(t) = V_0 \sin(\omega t)\), where \(V_{rms} = 220 \text{ V}\). The peak voltage \(V_0\) is given by \(V_0 = V_{rms} \sqrt{2} = 220 \sqrt{2} \approx 311 \text{ V}\). The circuit consists of an ideal diode in series with a capacitor.…