A freewheeling diode in a phase-controlled rectifier – McqOptions

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1.	A freewheeling diode in a phase-controlled rectifier
A.	improves the line power factor
B.	is responsible for additional reactive power
C.	prevents inverse operation
D.	is responsible for additional harmonics
Answer» B. is responsible for additional reactive power

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