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How long does a 60 Hz sine wave take to go from zero to 45° of its cycle?

  1. 4.17 ms
  2. 2.78 ms
  3. 1.04 ms
  4. 2.08 ms

Answer

D. 2.08 ms

Solution

T=1/60=16.67 ms. The time for 45° is t=45°/360°T=1/8(16.67 ms)=2.08 ms.

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