Basic Electronics True or False Questions

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The discussion centers on the accuracy of various basic electronics statements, with multiple participants providing corrections. The effective voltage in Israel is incorrectly stated as having a maximum of 380 volts, clarified as false due to calculations showing 311 volts. The duty cycle of a signal is confirmed as true at 66.66%, while the assertion about rectification with a single diode is debated, with a consensus that four diodes are needed for efficient rectification. Additionally, the frequency of a signal is corrected from 6 kilohertz to approximately 0.167 kilohertz, affirming that the original statement is false. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of precise calculations and understanding in basic electronics concepts.
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I also needed to explain my answer... I hope it's all true. Can you tell me?True or False
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The Effective Voltage in our houses (Israel) is 220 Volts, therefor the Max VOltage is 380 Volts.

FALSE

220\sqrt[]{}2 = 311

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The equivalent inductance between points AB in the following circuit is 90 mh.

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/3699/coils.jpg FALSE, due to the calculations I made in the pic.

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The Duty Cycle of the final repeating signal is 66.66%.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/570/31464876.jpg

True.

4/6 = 66.66%

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In a rectification circuit of an AC sinusoidal voltage with the help of a single diode we get the following wave form after rectification.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8518/booep.jpg

FALSE. You need 4 diodes for rectification such as in a Diode Bridge.

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The conductance of resistor R in the following circuit is 10 Mho.
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/4672/dadamn.jpg

FALSE

G = 1/100 = 0.01 Mho

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The Frequency of the following repeating signal is 6 Kilohertz.

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4918/xttx.jpg

FALSE

f = 1/6
omega = 2pif = 2 x pi x 1/6 = 1.047 Hertz
 
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Femme_physics said:
In a rectification circuit of an AC sinusoidal[/color] voltage with the help of a single diode we get the following wave form after rectification.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/570/31464876.jpg

FALSE. You need 4 diodes for rectification such as in a Diode Bridge.

Actually, you can use a single diode for rectification. You get what's called half-wave rectification (effectively chopping off the lower or upper half of the waveform, depending upon the diode's direction).

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=41007&stc=1&d=1321554469

The real problem here is fact that the shown resulting waveform does not resemble a sinewave nor any part of one.
 

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It's perfectly possible to rectify an AC voltage with only a single diode, it just isn't very efficient. What do you think is the waveform that is produced, if you put an ac voltage source in series with a diode?

The frequency of a signal is 1/period. 2 \pi doesn't come into it. I think you're confused with the angular frequency.
 
I agree with the other responses. You get this rectified voltage with 1 diode.
The frequency =1/T = 1/6x10^-3 =167Hz (the time scale is in milliseconds)
Cheers
 
technician said:
I agree with the other responses. You get this rectified voltage with 1 diode.
The frequency =1/T = 1/6x10^-3 =167Hz (the time scale is in milliseconds)
Cheers

Again, made a mistake :smile: The question is if I can rectify to THIS

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/8518/booep.jpg

With just one diode.
 
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that is what you get with 4 diodes!
 
technician said:
that is what you get with 4 diodes!

Yes, that's what I meant. I just posted the wrong pic. :smile: There you go! Thanks.

So was I right about everything?
 
The frequency question is wrong because the time scale is in ms (millisecs) and the time for 1 cycle (T) is 6 x 10^-3s.
The frequency =1/6x10^-3
 
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1/6x10^-3 = 166.6667 hertz

So the answer is 0.16 kilohertz and not 6 kilohertz. Therefor the answer is still "FALSE", correct?
 
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that is it !
 
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You rock, technician! Thanks a bunch.
 
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Thanks a lot... can't wait to see what you come up with next!
 

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