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The current-time graph of an alternating current source is as shown in the figure. Since the rms value of the current is 50/2 Amperes, what is the equation of the current? Current (A)

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15 - The current-time graph of an alternating current source is as shown in the figure. Since the rms value of the current is
50/2 Amperes, what is the equation of the current?
Current (A)
3/1
400 100
1.
1
Time (s)
400 200
i

a)
I(t)= 100/2Sin100nt
b)
I(t)= 50/2Sinl100nt
I(t)= 100/2Sin200nt
c)
I(t)= 100Sin200nt
d)
e)
I(t)= 100/2Sin300nt

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