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A capacitor of capacitance 10 μF is connected to an AC source and an AC Ammeter, if the source voltage varies as V = 50√2 sin 100 t, the reading of the ammeter is

(1) 70.7 mA

(2) 7.07 mA

(3) 50 mA

(4) 5.0 mA

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option (3) 50 mA

Explanation:

V = 50√2 sin100t

Comparing with V = V0 sin ωt

V0 = 50 2 V, ω= 100

= Ammeter reading

[**Note:** Ammeter reads rms value of current]

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