College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 21 - AC Circuits - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 748: 2

Answer

Peak current = $7.07A$ , Average current = $0$.

Work Step by Step

$i_{rms}=50A$, $i_{peak}=\sqrt 2 i_{rms}=5\sqrt 2=7.07A$ $i_{avg}=0$ for AC as current in positive half cycle balances current in negative half cycle.
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