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An AC generator with a frequency of $60.0 \mathrm{~Hz}$ is connected to a 375- $\Omega$ resistor. If the average power dissipated in the resistor is $2.25 \mathrm{~W}$, what is the maximum voltage of the generator?

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Key Concepts

Relationship between Peak and RMS Voltage

For sinusoidal AC signals, the peak voltage represents the maximum instantaneous voltage, while the RMS voltage represents the effective voltage. The conversion between these two is given by V_max = ?2 × V_RMS, a fundamental concept for analyzing AC circuits and understanding their power characteristics.

Average Power in Resistive Circuits

In circuits containing pure resistors, the average power dissipated is calculated using the RMS voltage and the resistance value through the relationship P_avg = (V_RMS)^2 / R. This relationship is key in determining how much power is converted into heat or work over a complete cycle of the AC waveform.

AC Generators and Sinusoidal Waveforms

AC generators produce alternating currents that vary sinusoidally with time. The sinusoidal nature of the waveform means that the voltage oscillates between maximum positive and negative values, and this periodic behavior is characterized by its frequency and peak amplitude.

Root Mean Square (RMS) Voltage

The RMS voltage of an AC signal is a measure of the effective voltage that would produce the same amount of power in a resistive load as a corresponding DC voltage. For a sinusoid, the RMS voltage is equal to the peak voltage divided by ?2, making it a critical parameter for power calculations.

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