MCQ
The peak voltage in a 220V AC source is:
  • A
    220V.
  • B
    About 160V.
  • C
    About 310V.
  • D
    440V.

Answer

  1. About 310V.

Explanation:

$\text{V}_\text{rms}=220\text{V}$

$\text{V}_\text{p}=\sqrt{2}\times\text{V}_\text{rms}$

$=220\times1.414=311\text{volt}$

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