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posted by  Johon1973 on 7/4/2009 12:15:17 AM  |  status: Live  |  Earned Karma: 50

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A) An AC sine wave voltage is measured using an AC voltmeter and found to be 10 volts. What is the peak value of this voltage?  B) What is the rms value?

 C) What is the peak-to-peak value?
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posted by Shree_vani(MNK) on 7/4/2009 12:58:43 AM  |  status: Live
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AC voltmeters are normally designed to measure the rms value
Therefore
B) rms value Vrms = 10 volts
A) The peak value VP = √2 Vrms = (1.414) (10) = 14.14V
C) The peak to peak value Vpp = 2Vp  = (2) (14.14) = 28.28V
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