Calculating RMS Value for Unequal Peak Amplitudes

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The calculation of the RMS (Root Mean Square) value for a sinusoidal wave with unequal peak amplitudes involves using the formula RMS = √(V1² + V0²/2), where V1 represents the constant offset voltage and V0 denotes the amplitude of the sinusoidal voltage. This approach accounts for the difference in peak amplitudes by incorporating the average of the amplitudes, effectively adjusting the reference point. The traditional method of dividing the peak positive amplitude by √2 is not applicable in this scenario due to the asymmetry of the wave.

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If I have a wave that looks pretty much sinusoidal but the peak positive amplitide is greater than the peak negative applitude how do I calculate the rms vlaue - is it still the peak positive amplitude divided by root 2?
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I would take an average of the amplitudes. but how large is the difference? If you take an average it would be equal to move the refrence point to where the amplitudes is equal for both the negative and the positive. and then it is a perfect sinusoid.
 
Interesting question!

Unless I've miscalculated, the rms voltage is given by [itex]\sqrt{V_1^2 + \frac{V_0^2}{2}}[/itex] in which V1 is the constant offset voltage and V0 is the amplitude of the sinusoidal voltage.

Calculations can be revealed if requested!
 
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