Electricity and Magnetism · Electricity & Magnetism

Alternating Currents

Analysis of circuits driven by sinusoidal voltages and the use of transformers.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the root mean square model allow for comparison between AC and DC power?
  2. 2What variables affect the power loss during long distance electricity transmission?
  3. 3How would an engineer use a rectifying circuit to convert AC to DC for electronics?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Alternating Currents - JC2
Level: JC 2
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electricity and Magnetism
Period: Electricity & Magnetism

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