AC Voltage Waveform: Frequency, Time, RMS & Instantaneous Value

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving an AC voltage waveform described by the equation v(t) = 100 sin(250πt). Participants are addressing various aspects of the waveform, including its frequency, time for one complete cycle, instantaneous value, RMS value, and specific voltage conditions at a given time.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks clarification on calculating the instantaneous value of the voltage at t = 6ms, specifically questioning the origin of a numerical value used in their calculations.
  • Another participant suggests that there may be a typographical error in the reference book regarding the frequency used in the example, which could lead to confusion.
  • Participants discuss the difference in the sine function values derived from their problem compared to the example in the book, noting the importance of using the correct angle in radians.
  • There is acknowledgment of confusion regarding the calculations, with one participant expressing gratitude for the clarification received.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the source of the numerical value in the calculations, and there is an indication of potential disagreement regarding the reference material's accuracy. The discussion remains unresolved on certain aspects of the problem.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the potential for confusion due to differing equations and values presented in the textbook compared to the original problem statement. There are also references to the use of radians in calculations, which may affect the results.

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Homework Statement



Given an AC Voltage that varies in time according to the equation:

v(t) = 100 sin(250t)

(i) What is the frequency of this waveform?

(ii) Calculate the time for one complete cycle of the voltage?

(iii) Calculate the instantaneous value of the voltage at time = 6ms.

(iv) Calculate the Root-Mean Square (RMS) value of the AC voltage.

(v) The first time after t=0ms that the instantaneous voltage is 50V.


Homework Equations



v(t) sin (250 x 6 x 10^-3)

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm trying to, obviously, get the third part of this. What I have so far is:
100sin (250pi x 6 x 10^-3)
=100sin (4.71)
In an example in my book it then goes on to multiply 100 x .951... where does the .951 come from and is this what I use for this equation or should I use a different number?
The equation in the book I have is (still 6ms):
v(t) = 100sin (100pi t) V
Their solution is:
100 sin (100pi x 6 x 10^-3)
=100sin (1.88)
=100 x .951
=95.1V
Not sure what I'm missing?
 
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It looks like they are using ##100\pi## instead of the ##250\pi##. Probably a typo somewhere.
 
The equation in the book I have is (still 6ms):
v(t) = 100sin (100pi t) V
Their solution is:
100 sin (100pi x 6 x 10^-3)
=100sin (1.88)
=100 x .951
=95.1V


sin(1.8849) = 0.951 if using radians.

In your problem (which is different to the one in the book) you use a different number eg..

= 100sin(4.71)
 
CWatters said:
sin(1.8849) = 0.951 if using radians.

In your problem (which is different to the one in the book) you use a different number eg..

= 100sin(4.71)

OH I see, just got confused. Thank you!
 

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