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Question
The average value of alternating current over one complete cycle is ______.
Options
Equal to its peak value
Equal to its rms value
Zero
Half the peak value
MCQ
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Solution
The average value of alternating current over one complete cycle is zero.
Explanation:
Since the AC current is sinusoidal, it has equal positive and negative values over one complete cycle. The sum of all instantaneous values cancels out, making the average current zero. However, this does not mean zero power dissipation.
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