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JEE Main 7 April 2025, Shift 1, Physics Q35

Question 35 of 75 in this shift, Physics question 10 of 25, Section A.

An ac current is represented as

i = 5\sqrt{2} + 10\cos\left(650\pi t + \frac{\pi}{6}\right)

Amp The r.m.s value of the current is

(1) $5\sqrt{2}$ Amp
(2) $10$ AmpOfficial answer
(3) $50$ Amp
(4) $100$ Amp

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Alternating Current
Topic: RMS and Peak Values
Idea tested: RMS of DC and AC Superposition

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