9.5 - Power in AC Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for instantaneous power?
💡 Hint: Remember, it involves voltage and current at a single moment.
Define average power in an AC circuit.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a measure over time.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What formula is used to calculate instantaneous power?
💡 Hint: Think about how power is connected to both voltage and current.
A power factor of 1 means that:
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of power factor and its implications.
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Challenge Problems
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In an AC circuit with maximum voltage of 120V and phase difference of 30 degrees, calculate the average power if the RMS current is 10A.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for average power!
An AC appliance consumes 1500W with a power factor of 0.6. What type of load is it?
💡 Hint: Recall characteristics of inductive and capacitive loads.
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