5 - Power in AC Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is instantaneous power?
💡 Hint: Think about how power can change between different points in time.
How do you calculate average power?
💡 Hint: Remember the RMS values make the equation easier to work with.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the equation for instantaneous power in AC circuits?
💡 Hint: Consider what variables are involved in power calculation.
True or False: A power factor of 0 means that all power is used effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of the cosine function.
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Challenge Problems
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A circuit has a peak voltage of 300V and a peak current of 15A, find the instantaneous power at t = 0.25 seconds if the frequency is 60Hz.
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the values of V(t) and I(t) first using their respective sine functions.
In an AC circuit with V_rms = 230V, I_rms = 5A, and a power factor of 0.8, determine the average power consumed.
💡 Hint: Utilize the average power formula efficiently using the provided values.
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