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If maximum value of current is 100A, then RMS value is
100A
50A
70.7A
141A
70.7A
Quick Summary: Given: Maximum value of current I_max = 100A
Maximum value of current Imax = 100A
Irms=2Imax
Identify given values
The maximum value (peak value) of the alternating current is given as Imax=100A.
Imax=100A
Apply RMS formula
The Root Mean Square (RMS) value for a sinusoidal current is defined as the peak value divided by the square root of 2.
Irms=2Imax
Perform calculation
Substitute 100A for Imax and use 2≈1.414 to compute the result.
Irms=1.414100≈70.7A
C is correct because the RMS value of a sinusoidal current is defined as 1/2 times its maximum value, resulting in 70.7A.
Remember that the factor 1/2≈0.707 applies to both voltage and current for sinusoidal waveforms, which is essential for calculating power in AC circuits (P=VrmsIrmscosϕ).