9.8 - Conclusion
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Define Alternating Current.
💡 Hint: Think about how this is different from direct current.
What is RMS value?
💡 Hint: Consider how you measure electrical effectiveness.
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What defines Alternating Current?
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True or False: Power factor is always equal to 1 in AC circuits.
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You have a circuit with a power factor of 0.6. What implications does this have for the efficiency of the circuit? Calculate the real power given a voltage of 230V and RMS current of 10A.
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An AC motor runs on a sinusoidal waveform with a peak voltage of 120V. What is the RMS voltage, and how does it affect power calculations?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between peak and RMS voltage.
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