Solving AC Generator Problem: Find Voltage Output

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The discussion revolves around an AC generator problem involving the voltage output represented by the equation E = Eo sin wt. Participants are trying to interpret the question and clarify what is being asked regarding the voltage output.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore whether the question is asking for the voltage at a specific time or the root mean square (rms) voltage. There is uncertainty about the completeness of the question and the relevance of the provided information.

Discussion Status

Some participants have suggested possible interpretations of the question, including the need for a specific time value or the calculation of rms voltage. There is acknowledgment of the ambiguity in the wording of the question, and guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of the problem.

Contextual Notes

The original poster notes the absence of a specific time value (t) in the question, which contributes to the confusion regarding the expected calculation. There is a mention of the need for clearer wording in the problem statement.

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Hello guys

I am having a problem understanding the wording of a question, perhaps someone can help me explain it.

The alternating voltage of a generator is represented by the equation

E = Eo sin wt,

where E is in volts, Eo = 346V, w = 685 rad/s, and t is in seconds.

Find the voltage output of the source. Answer in units of V.



I've found that w = 2pif where f is the frequency of the generator, which gives me 109.021 Hz in the frequency, that was part 1 of the problem. However I can not find any formula that relate to this voltage output. I thought at first it was asking for E and to use Eo and sin 685 to get the answer but that was not the right one. What do you guys think the question is asking for?
 
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Either;

(1)The question wishes you to calculate the voltage at a defined time and the time was omitted by mistake.

(2)The question requires to to calculate the rms voltage, in which case almost all of the information is superfluous.

Is this the whole question or is there subsequent questions using the same function?
 
the question didn't give me a t to work with so I don't think it's asking for the voltage at a instant time.

but it did turn out it was just asking for rms voltage... wish the question was worded more clearly

thanx Hootenanny for your tip :smile:
 
My pleasure :smile:
 

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