Current (y-axis) against time (x-axis) graph -- help please

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Please, can someone give me some help?

The question is:

Draw a graph of current (y-axis) against time (x-axis) to illustrate exactly what is meant by an alternating current of 50 Hz and peak value 12 V?

My attempt:

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wakakabakaka said:
I really have no idea how to do it, literally, my teacher haven't taught us that yer... I beg for help please ...

Look for help on-line. Google 'plotting graphs', or something similar. Alternatively, consult your textbook, if you have one.

The point is that trying to explain how to plot graphs in a PF message is impractical; all the explanations and details have already been written up by others, and the explanations are readily available.
 
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Are you sure you have the correct assignment? Your OP mentions plotting current against time, and then you mention an alternating current of 50 Hz with a peak value of 12 V. Volts are not used to measure current, which is supposed to be measured in units of amperes.
 
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