Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Characteristics of alternating currents

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

How $V$ changes with time $t$ for an alternating voltage supply of frequency $50\,\text{Hz}$ is plotted in Fig. 6.1.
(a(i))[2]

Refer to Fig. 6.1 to give the value of $t_1$.

(a(ii))[1]

Refer to Fig. 6.1 to give the peak voltage $V_0$.

(a(iii))[1]

Refer to Fig. 6.1 to give the root-mean-square voltage $V_{\text{rms}}$.

(a(iv))[1]

Refer to Fig. 6.1 to give the mean voltage $\langle V \rangle$.

(b)[2]

The alternating supply is linked in series with a resistor of resistance $2.4\ \Omega$. Calculate the mean power dissipated in the resistor.

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