Practice - RMS Value (Root Mean Square) (VRMS or IRMS)
Practice Questions
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What is the RMS value for a sinusoidal voltage with a peak value of 20V?
💡 Hint: Use the formula for RMS calculation of a sine wave.
Is the average value of a symmetrical sine wave over one complete cycle zero?
💡 Hint: Consider both positive and negative halves of the sinusoidal wave.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the acronym RMS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how RMS relates to averages and squares.
The RMS value is a measure of the effective value of an AC waveform.
💡 Hint: Consider what RMS means in terms of voltage.
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Challenge Problems
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A circuit has a peak voltage of 250V with a frequency of 60Hz. Calculate the RMS voltage and the average power consumed if the load resistance is 10Ω.
💡 Hint: Remember to first find VRMS before plugging it into the power formula.
A device operates at an RMS current of 5A and has a power factor of 0.8. Calculate the real power used by the device if the voltage is 120V.
💡 Hint: Determine power using VRMS, IRMS, and power factor.
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