Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

In alternating current the average value of current in the cycle is;

Correct answer: A. Zero

  • A. Zero
  • B. Constant
  • C. Positive
  • D. Maximum

Explanation

The average current value in a complete cycle of AC waveform, such as a sine wave, is zero because the positive and negative parts of the waveform cancel each other out.

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Phase describes the position of an alternating voltage or current within its cycle and the phase difference between two sinusoidal quantities. The topic covers in phase signals, phase angle and lead or lag in resistive, inductive and capacitive circuits, rather than the amplitude or frequency of the supply.

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