Figure shows a full-wave rectifier with a smoothing capacitor The currents I1 and I3 vary with time as shown in figure next Which of the graphs a-d shown in fig. best represents the variation of the current I2, with time?

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Figure shows a full-wave rectifier with a smoothing capacitor

The currents I1 and I3 vary with time as shown in figure next

Which of the graphs a-d shown in fig. best represents the variation of the current I2, with time? (A) (B) (C) (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

From Kirchhoff's law, I1+I2=I3 Hence I2=I3-I1

Q. Figure shows a full-wave rectifier with a smoothing capacitor

The currents $I_{1}$ and $I_{3}$ vary with time as shown in figure next

Which of the graphs $a - d$ shown in fig. best represents the variation of the current $I_{2}$ , with time?