Question

A single phase cycloconverter feeds a resistance heating load. The heating power is provided by

a.

only the fundamental component of output wave

b.

only higher harmonics in the output wave

c.

both fundamental and higher harmonics in the output wave

d.

either (a) or (b)

Answer: (c).both fundamental and higher harmonics in the output wave

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