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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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A resistor, 100Ω, is connected to an a.c. source ν = 350 sin ωt. If ω = 1256 rad/s, find the r.m.s current and instantaneous current at time 0.30s respectively.
Options
A 3.50A, 1.43A
B 1.01A, 2.47A
C 2.50A, 2.47A
D 2.47A, 1.01A
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

V_peak = 350V. I_rms = V_peak/(√2 × R) = 350/(1.414×100) = 2.47A. i(t) = (350/100) sin(1256×0.30) = 3.5 sin(376.8 rad) ≈ 3.5×0.287 = 1.01A.

Hint

Calculate RMS current using V_peak/(√2 R) and instantaneous current using V_peak/R sinωt.

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