What is the voltage? AC circuit

In summary, a 60 Hz power source with a peak voltage of 12.0 V is connected to a resistor. At a particular instant, the voltage across the resistor is 10.0 V and decreasing. To find the voltage 1.5 ms later, you must first determine the time at which the 10V occurs in the waveform and then add 1.5 ms to that number to find the voltage at 1.5 ms after the 10V. Simply plugging in 1.5 ms into the equation will give you the voltage at 1.5 ms after the peak voltage of 12V, which is not what the question is asking for.
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A 60 Hz power source with a peak voltage of 12.0 V is connected to a resistor. At a particular instant the voltage across the resistor is 10.0 V and decreasing. What is the voltage 1.5ms later.

I tried using the equation

v= V cos(2 pi ft)

v= 12.0V cos(2pi (60Hz)(1.5 X 10^-3s))
v= 10.13 volts.. but this is incorrect. Help please
 
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:uhh:Please help me out. Thank you.
 
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If you are taking the instant of 12V to be your t=0, you have to first figure out at what time the 10V occurs in the waveform. Then add the 1.5 ms onto that number to find the voltage at 1.5 ms after the 10V. Does that make sense? What you have found is the voltage at 1.5 ms after your max voltage of 12V, which is not what the question is asking.
 

What is voltage?

Voltage is the measure of electric potential energy per unit charge. It is typically measured in volts and is the driving force that pushes electric charges through a circuit.

How is voltage different in an AC circuit compared to a DC circuit?

In an AC (alternating current) circuit, the voltage varies over time, constantly changing direction. In a DC (direct current) circuit, the voltage remains constant in one direction.

What is the unit of measurement for voltage?

The unit of measurement for voltage is the volt (V).

What is the significance of voltage in an electrical circuit?

Voltage is important in an electrical circuit because it determines the amount of current that will flow through the circuit. It is also essential for powering electronic devices and transferring energy from power sources to these devices.

Is voltage the same as current?

No, voltage and current are two different electrical properties. Voltage refers to the electric potential that causes current to flow, while current is the rate at which electric charges are flowing through a circuit.

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