alleryStart learning →An AC ammeter reads 5 A rms. What is the peak value of the current?
A3.54 A
B2.50 A
C7.07 A
D10.0 A
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 7.07 A
The peak current is √2 times the rms value, so 5 × 1.414 = 7.07 A.
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