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An alternating current is given by i=i1 cos ωt+i2 sin ωt. The value of rms current is 

PhysicsAlternating CurrentJEE Main
Options:
  • A i1+i22
  • B i1+i22
  • C i12+i222
  • D i12+i222
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The correct answer is: i12+i222
i=i1cos ωt+i2sin ωt

i2mean=i12 cos2ωt¯+i22 sin2ωt¯+i1i2 cos ωt sin ωt¯

i12×12×i22×12+2i1i2×0

irms=i2mean=i12+i222

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