ac Flashcards
1
Q
period
A
time taken for a.c. to complete one cycle
2
Q
frequency
A
no. of complete cycles of the a.c. per unit time
3
Q
peak value
amplitude
A
maximum value of the a.c. in either direction within a cycle
4
Q
rms
A
value of a steady direct current that will dissipate thermal energy at the same average rate as the a.c. in a given resistor
