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The fundamental component of a periodic input signal is the lowest frequency component that makes up the signal. It is also known as the first harmonic and has the highest amplitude among all the harmonics.
To calculate the RMS (Root Mean Square) of the fundamental component for an unknown periodic input signal, you need to first find the amplitude of the fundamental frequency. Then, square the amplitude and divide it by two. Finally, take the square root of the result to get the RMS value.
The RMS value of the fundamental component is important because it gives an indication of the overall power or energy of the signal. It is also used to calculate the total harmonic distortion (THD) of a signal, which is a measure of how much the signal deviates from being purely sinusoidal.
No, the RMS value of the fundamental component cannot be greater than the amplitude of the fundamental frequency. This is because the RMS value is calculated by taking the square root of the squared amplitude, which will always be equal to or less than the amplitude itself.
Yes, the formula for calculating the RMS of the fundamental component is: RMS = √(A12/2), where A1 is the amplitude of the fundamental frequency.