What is the correct term for the fluctuation of voltages in figure "H" shown in the illustration? EL-0085
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — ripple
Ripple voltage defines the residual periodic AC variation superimposed on a rectified DC waveform, requiring filtering capacitors in shipboard electronic converters to ensure stable DC bus supplies.
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