Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Electric Currents - Problems - Page 523: 47

Answer

0.12 amps

Work Step by Step

Use Ohm’s law, equation 18–2, and the relationship between peak and rms values, equations 18–8a and 18-8b. $$I_{peak}=\sqrt2I_{rms}=\sqrt{2}\frac{V_{rms}}{R}$$ $$ =\sqrt{2}\frac{220V}{2700\Omega}=0.12A$$
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