In a step down chopper using pulse width modulation, Ton = 3 x 10-3 and Toff = 1

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In a step down chopper using pulse width modulation, T_on = 3 x 10^-3 and T_off = 1 x 10^-3 s. The chopping frequency is
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A. 333.33
B. 250
C. 500
D. 1000

Correct Answer

250

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In a step down chopper using pulse width modulation, Ton = 3 x 10-3 and Toff = 1 x 10-3 s. The chopp

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