MCQ
The root mean square value of the alternating current is equal to
- ATwice the peak value
- BHalf the peak value
- ✓$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ times the peak value
- DEqual to the peak value
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ times the peak value
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