The instantaneous current in a circuit is given by I = √2 sin(ωt + ∅) ampere what is the rms value of the current?
Correct answer: C. 1 A
- A. 2 A
- B. √2 A
- C. 1 A
- D. (1/√2)A
Explanation
The RMS (Root Mean Square) value of a sinusoidal alternating current is given by dividing the peak current by √2. For the given current I = √2 sin(ωt + ∅) A, the peak current I0 is √2 A. Thus, the RMS current is IRMS = I0/√2 = √2/√2 = 1 A. Therefore, the correct answer is 1 A. The other options are incorrect because they either represent the peak current or a miscalculated RMS value.
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