
Electronics Fundamentals: Circuits, Devices & Applications
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Author: Thomas L. Floyd, David Buchla
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 16, Problem 39P
From the meter readings in Figure 16-83, determine if the rectifier is functioning properly. If it is not, determine the most likely failure(s). DMMI is an ac volt dc voltmeters; DMM2 and DMM3 are dc voltmeters.
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