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The rms value of current in an A.C. circuit is 10 A. What is the peak current?

Given: the root mean square value in an A.C. circuit, Irms = 10A A


The peak current can be calculated as follows:


Irms = I0 /√2


⇒ I0 = I√2 = (10 A)√2


⇒ I0 = 14.1 A


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