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An AC source rated 220 V,50 Hz is connected to a resistor. The time taken by the current to change from its maximum to the rms value is :
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Options:
  • A 2.5 ms
  • B 25 ms
  • C 2.5 s
  • D 0.25 ms
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2.5 ms

i=i0cos(ωt)
i=i0 at t=0
i=i02 at ωt=π4
t=π4ω=π4(2πf)=18f
t=1400=2.5 ms

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