Practice mode Alternating Current

The rms value of an alternating current is defined as the value of the steady direct current that ____.

Correct answer B. produces the same heating effect in a given resistor

Explanation

The rms current is the steady current that would dissipate heat in a resistor at the same average rate as the alternating current. For sinusoidal AC it equals I₀/√2.

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