How can i find AC frequency from DC?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between AC frequency and AC voltage, including inquiries about equations for finding AC frequency and the nature of AC voltage. The scope includes conceptual clarifications and technical explanations related to alternating current (AC) and its properties.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about equations to find AC frequency and the relationship between AC voltage and frequency.
  • One participant asserts that AC voltage is linked to AC frequency, stating that any AC waveform will have a frequency and potentially a DC offset.
  • Another participant mentions that for purely sinusoidal waves, the RMS voltage does not depend on frequency, as it measures average voltage and is unaffected by changes in frequency.
  • Several participants express confusion regarding the initial questions and the usefulness of external resources like Wikipedia.

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There is no clear consensus on the initial questions posed, and some participants express confusion about the context. Multiple viewpoints on the relationship between AC voltage and frequency are presented, indicating ongoing debate.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific equations for AC frequency, and there is uncertainty regarding the clarity of the initial questions. The discussion reflects varying levels of understanding and assumptions about AC properties.

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can you tell me all of the equations to find AC frequency? also, what is AC voltage? is it somehow linked to frequency?
 
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no, no it didn't.
 
thebluser said:
can you tell me all of the equations to find AC frequency? also, what is AC voltage? is it somehow linked to frequency?

thebluser said:
no, no it didn't.

Your questions are not making much sense yet. What is the context of your question? Why didn't the wiki article help?
 
my question is if AC voltage is somehow linked to AC frequency
 
thebluser said:
my question is if AC voltage is somehow linked to AC frequency

Yes. Any AC waveform will have a frequency or range of frequencies (and potentially a DC offset as well). If the AC waveform is a pure sine wave, it will have one frequency.
 
Assuming you're talking about purely sinsoidal waves.

The RMS voltage doesn't depend on the frequency since it is just a measure of the average voltage (or the average of the amplitude of the sine wave). This isn't affected by the frequency as if you change the frequency you only change the sine wave in the horizontal or time axis so this doesn't affect the amplitudes.
 
thanks for your help.
 

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