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What does BB represent in the induced emf formula ε=BANωsin(ωt)\varepsilon = BAN\omega \sin(\omega t)?

Magnetic flux density

What does the sine function in ε=BANωsin(ωt)\varepsilon = BAN\omega \sin(\omega t) indicate?

The emf is alternating

How does AC appear on an oscilloscope when the time-base is switched on?

As a sinusoidal wave

How does DC appear on an oscilloscope when the time-base is switched off?

As a dot on the screen

What is peak voltage (V0)(V_0)?

Highest point from zero position

What is the relationship between RMS voltage and peak voltage?

Vrms=V02V_{\text{rms}} = \frac{V_0}{\sqrt{2}}

If peak voltage is 100100 V, what is the RMS voltage (to 2 s.f.)?

7171 V

What is the formula for RMS current?

Irms=I02I_{\text{rms}} = \frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}}

How is frequency (f)(f) related to time period (T)(T)?

f=1Tf = \frac{1}{T}

What is the peak voltage of UK mains supply (RMS = 230230 V)?

330330 V

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