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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 14 Objective Question

Question

The equation of a sinusoidal waveform is given by I = 15sin ωt. Calculate the r.m.s value of current at t = 5s.
Options
A 21.7A
B 15.8A
C 10.6A
Correct Answer
D 7.5A
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a sinusoidal current I = Ipeaksin(ωt), the Root Mean Square (RMS) value of the current is given by Irms = Ipeak / √2. In this equation, Ipeak = 15A.Irms = 15 / √2 ≈ 15 / 1.414 = 10.606 A. The time t = 5s is irrelevant for finding the RMS value.

Hint

Remember the relationship between peak and RMS values for sinusoidal AC waveforms. The RMS value is a time-averaged characteristic, not dependent on instantaneous time.

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