The instantaneous current in a circuit is given by i = 4 cos (ωt + θ) A. The RMS value of the current is:

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  1. 3√3 A
  2. zero
  3. 4√2 A
  4. 2√2 A

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Option 4 : 2√2 A
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Concept:

  • An alternating current is an electric current that reverses direction periodically
  • The general equation is given by
    • I = isin (ωt)
    • I = icos (ωt)
  • RMS means Root-Mean-Square of instantaneous current
  • \(I_{rms} = \frac{I_0}{√2}\)
  • I0 = Peak current, ω = frequency

Calculation:

Given, the equation of alternating current

i = 4 cos (ωt + θ) A

\(I_{rms} = \frac{I_0}{√2}\)

\(\frac{4}{\sqrt2} =2\sqrt2\)

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