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Peak and RMS Values of Sinusoidal AC Voltages
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What is the RMS voltage of Australian household electricity?

230 V

If Vrms=20V_{\text{rms}} = 20 V, what is the peak voltage VpV_p?

28.3 V

What is the peak-to-peak voltage Vp−pV_{p-p} if Vp=325V_p = 325 V?

650 V

What is the period TT of 50 Hz AC?

20 ms

How is effective power calculated in AC resistive circuits using RMS values?

P=Vrms×IrmsP = V_{\text{rms}} \times I_{\text{rms}}

What does the RMS value represent?

Equivalent DC for same power

If peak current Ip=0.283I_p = 0.283 A, what is IrmsI_{\text{rms}}?

0.2 A

Why is peak value not used to rate AC voltage?

It occurs only for an instant

What is the total voltage swing for Australian 230 V AC mains?

650 V

How does effective power relate to peak power in AC circuits?

Half the peak power

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