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AC Applied to a Resistor

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What is meant by rms (effective) value of alternating current?

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RMS value of alternating current is defined as that value of the steady current, which when passed through a resistor for a given time, will generate the same amount of heat as generated by an alternating current when passed through the same resistor for the same time.

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