The no-load output voltage of an ideal half wave rectifier is _______.

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  1. Vpeak = Vrms/2
  2. Vpeak = Vrms/4
  3. Vrms = Vpeak/2
  4. Vrms = Vpeak/4

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Option 3 : Vrms = Vpeak/2
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The output voltage of a half-wave rectifier with no load can be calculated using the following formula:

Vout = Vmax/π

Where Vmax is the maximum voltage of the AC input signal.

Vrms = Vpeak/2  is the no load output voltage. 

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