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General Knowledge · Q1140

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1140

Q1140

In AC circuits, AC meters measure

A.
Mean values
B.
Rms values
Answer
C.
Peak values
D.
Mean square values

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
An AC meter calibrated to accurately read RMS voltage or current on a pure sine wave will not give the proper value while indicating the magnitude of anything other than a perfect sine wave. This includes triangle waves, square waves, or any kind of distorted sine wave.