Asked by Mariya&Eliza George on May 17, 2024
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The square root of the mean of the square of the instantaneous currents is known as the _____.
A) RMS
B) peak
C) peak-to-peak
D) average
RMS
Root Mean Square, a statistical measure of the magnitude of a varying quantity, commonly used to compute the effective value of an AC current or voltage.
Peak-to-peak
The difference in value between the highest and lowest points in a waveform.
Average
A statistical measure referring to the mean or central tendency of a set of numbers.
- Evaluate and discern between the peak, RMS, peak-to-peak, and average quantities in alternating current circuits.
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Jenny DuongMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The square root of the mean of the square of the instantaneous currents defines the Root Mean Square (RMS) value, which is a statistical measure of the magnitude of a varying quantity.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate and discern between the peak, RMS, peak-to-peak, and average quantities in alternating current circuits.