5.1 - Instantaneous Power
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for instantaneous power?
💡 Hint: Think about how power is related to voltage and current.
Explain what average power represents.
💡 Hint: Consider the duration of a complete cycle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What do you calculate to find the instantaneous power in an AC circuit?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for instantaneous power.
True or False: Instantaneous power can be negative.
💡 Hint: Consider the application of squaring in the calculations.
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Challenge Problems
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A circuit produces an instantaneous power of 300W when the peak voltage is 120V. If the power factor is 0.9, find the peak current.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert RMS to peak values properly.
Explain the significance of knowing both instantaneous and average power when designing electrical devices.
💡 Hint: Consider energy monitoring as a practical application.
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