Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Alternating Current

Question:

The electric mains in our homes is 220 V, 50 Hz. What will be the instantaneous voltage?

Options:

220 Sin 100\(\pi \)t

220 Sin 50\(\pi \)t

310 Sin 100\(\pi \)t

310 Sin 50\(\pi \)t

Correct Answer:

310 Sin 100\(\pi \)t

Explanation:

Vrms = 220 v

Vpeak = 220 x 1.414 V = 311 V

Vinst. = Vpeak Sin 2\(\pi \nu \)t

        = 311 Sin 100\(\pi \)t