University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321973615

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 31 - Alternating Current - Problems - Exercises - Page 1044: 31.1

Answer

1.06A.

Work Step by Step

The maximum current is the current amplitude, and it is capped at 1.50 A. The current amplitude is larger than the root-mean-square current. $$I_{rms}=\frac{I_{max}}{\sqrt2}=\frac{1.50A}{\sqrt2}=1.06A$$

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