3.7.5.5 - Alternating Currents Flashcards
1
Q
What is alternating current?
A
One that changes direction with time.
2
Q
What do you use to describe an alternating current?
A
The root mean square voltage.
3
Q
What does the RMS have the same as?
A
The RMS has the same heating effect as a DC source of the same value.
