If the maximum efficiency of a full wave rectifier is $x \%$ and that of a half wave rectifier is $y \%$,then the relation between $x$ and $y$ is

  • A
    $x=y$
  • B
    $y=2x$
  • C
    $x=2y$
  • D
    $y=4x$

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