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A \( 200 \, \text{V} \) (rms) source supplies a \( 80 \, \Omega \) resistor. What is the peak current?

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**Peak current** I_peak = V_peak/R for resistor, I_rms = V_rms/R, V_peak = √2 V_rms, for 200 V rms, V_peak=282.8 V, I_peak=282.8/80=3.535 A, rms I=200/80=2.5 A, average over complete cycle zero because positive and negative halves cancel. RMS current: I = (V/R) = (200/80) = 2.5 A . Peak current: i_m = √(2) I = 1.414 × 2.5 ≈ 3.535 A . Applying X_L = ωL, X_C = 1/ωC, Z = √(R² + (X_L - X_C)²), I_rms = V_rms/Z, P = V_rms I_rms cosφ, V_s/V_p = N_s/N_p, calculation gives 3.535 A, consistent with phasor analysis and resonance condition X_L = X_C.

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