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This stands for Root Mean Square and it is the standard way of measuring and reporting alternating current and voltage. It is not the peak; it is the average. The RMS is found by dividing the peak amplitude by the square root of 2 (approximately 1.414). This yields the actual, useable voltage.
What is RMS electrical?
As mentioned previously, RMS = root mean square. Though its formula can be challenging to grasp, RMS essentially calculates the equivalent direct current (dc) value of an ac waveform. More technically, it determines the "effective," or dc heating value, of any ac wave shape.
What is RMS for voltage?
The root-mean-square (rms) voltage of a sinusoidal source of electromotive force (Vrms) is used to characterize the source. It is the square root of the time average of the voltage squared. The value of Vrms is V0/Square root of√2, or, equivalently, 0.707V0.
What is RMS in AC current?
Root mean square or R.M.S. value of Alternating current is defined as that value of steady current, which would generate the same amount of heat in a given resistance is given time, as is done by A.C. current , when maintained across the same resistance for the same time.
What is 240v RMS?
The RMS voltage is 240 volts, so the peak value Vm= V. √2 = 340 volts. So the active wire goes from +340 volts to -340 volts and back again 50 times per second. (This is the answer to the teaser question at the top of the page: rectification of the 240 V mains can give both + 340 Vdc and -340 Vdc.)
