Physics-Power in AC Circuits

NEET Physics Power in AC Circuits MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following combinations about average power in AC circuits is correct?

A

Average power depends on rms values of voltage and current, and the power factor.

B

Average power in AC circuits is always equal to the peak power.

C

Average power does not depend on the phase difference between voltage and current.

D

Average power is calculated using only peak values of voltage and current.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Average power in an AC circuit is given by P = VIcosφ, where V and I are rms values and cosφ is the power factor. This shows that average power does depend on the rms values and the power factor, as stated in the NCERT context.

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