JAMB - Physics (2017 - No. 18)
When the r.m.s value of a source of electricity supply is given as 240v, it means that the peak value of the supply is
240v
340v
480v
57600v
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The relationship between the peak value and r.m.s value of electricity supply is given as
V\(_{r.m.s}\) = \(\frac{V_o}{\sqrt{2}}\)
where Vo = peak voltage
∴ Vo = V\(_{r.m.s}\) × √2
= 240 × √2
= 339.5v
= 340v
V\(_{r.m.s}\) = \(\frac{V_o}{\sqrt{2}}\)
where Vo = peak voltage
∴ Vo = V\(_{r.m.s}\) × √2
= 240 × √2
= 339.5v
= 340v