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The sinusoidal voltage shown has a period of 12 ms and a peak value of 50 V. What is its instantaneous value at t=1.5 ms?

  1. 25 V
  2. 70.7 V
  3. 17.7 V
  4. 35.4 V

Answer

D. 35.4 V

Solution

The angle reached is =360°·t/T=360°· 1.5 ms12 ms=45°. v=Vp =50 V 45°=35.4 V.

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