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The rms current in a circuit is $2.5 \mathrm{~A}$. What is the maximum current in the circuit?
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Step 1: The root mean square (rms) current in an AC circuit is given by the formula: \[I_{rms} = \frac{I_{max}}{\sqrt{2}}\] where \(I_{rms}\) is the rms current and \(I_{max}\) is the maximum or peak current. Show more…
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