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Question A-003-001-010

What is the peak-to-peak voltage of a sine wave that has an RMS voltage of 120 volts?

Correct Answer

339.5 volts

Explanation

Peak voltage (Vp) = RMS voltage × √2 = 120V × 1.4142 ≈ 169.7V. Peak-to-peak voltage (Vpp) = 2 × Vp = 2 × 169.7V ≈ 339.4V.

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