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AC theoryQuestion 920 of 1506

A source voltage in an AC circuit is given in peak volts. In what terms will the currents and voltage drops you calculate come out?

  1. RMS values
  2. Average values
  3. DC values
  4. Peak values
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Correct answer: Peak values

All quantities in a calculation must use the same basis as the source value.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits II: AC (Kuphaldt), 1.4: Simple AC Circuit Calculations

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026