2.2 - Terms Related to AC
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What is the peak value of an AC waveform if it reaches a maximum of 50V?
💡 Hint: The peak value is the maximum voltage reached.
What is the RMS value if the peak value is 80V?
💡 Hint: RMS is calculated by dividing the peak value by √2.
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What is the peak value of an AC waveform?
💡 Hint: Think about the highest point in a sine wave.
True or False: The average value of a full AC cycle is zero.
💡 Hint: Consider how positive and negative areas of the waveform cancel out.
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A generator produces an AC voltage with a peak value of 240V. Calculate the RMS value. Then, what is the average value for half a cycle?
💡 Hint: Apply both formulas correctly to find the two values.
If a sinusoidal wave has a peak current of 60A, how much power does it deliver to a 20Ω resistor, considering the effective current?
💡 Hint: Find the effective current first, then use the power formula.
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