How Do You Calculate the Average Value of a Square Waveform?

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The average value of a square waveform can be calculated using the formula a0 = (1/T0) * area, where T0 is the period of the waveform. In this discussion, specific values are provided: Alpha = 0.91, Beta = 2.92, and T0 = 0.91. The calculation involves determining the area of the waveform, which is derived from the difference between Beta and Alpha, multiplied by T0. The correct expression for the average value is (1/0.91) * (2.92 - 0.91) * 0.91.

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Homework Statement




Alpha=0.91 ,beta=2.92, T0=0.91

Homework Equations



The value of a0 for the square waveform

The Attempt at a Solution



1/T0 * area = 1/0.91*(2.92-0.91)*0.91
 

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T0 has nothing to do with it.
(I assume a0 is the first coefficient of the cosine Fourier series.)
 
Sueyeeyab said:

Homework Statement




Alpha=0.91 ,beta=2.92, T0=0.91

Homework Equations



The value of a0 for the square waveform

The Attempt at a Solution



1/T0 * area = 1/0.91*(2.92-0.91)*0.91

Hi Sueyeeyab! http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

Expressions with brackets must be written unambiguously, viz.,

(1/T0) * area = (1/0.91)*(2.92-0.91)*0.91[/size]

To determine the average area, you must first sum the individual areas (or use a method which is equivalent). There are two rectangular areas to sum.
 
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