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The peak voltage in a 220 V, 50 Hz AC source is

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220 V
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about 160 V
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about 310 V
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440 V
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Solution

The correct option is C about 310 V
The voltage rating is the rms(root mean square) value of voltage. Therefore,

Vpeak=2VRated
=2×220=311V

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