9.3 - AC Waveform and its Mathematical Representation
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Practice Questions
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What does Imax represent in the AC waveform equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the highest point of the wave.
What does the phase angle (ϕ) indicate?
💡 Hint: It shows where the wave starts.
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What is the formula to calculate instantaneous current in a sinusoidal AC wave?
💡 Hint: Recall the sine function is used for AC representation.
True or False: The phase angle (ϕ) represents the initial timing of the current wave.
💡 Hint: Think about where the wave starts in time.
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If a sinusoidal wave has a frequency of 120 Hz and the maximum current is 15 A, calculate the instantaneous current at t = 0.005 seconds.
💡 Hint: Convert frequency into angular frequency and substitute into the wave equation.
Two AC signals with phase angles of 0° and 90° respectively are combined. What is the phase difference, and how does this impact their resultant power factor?
💡 Hint: Consider how such angles relate to efficiency in an AC circuit.
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