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6.1.1 RMS Values
•When dealing with alternating currents we are faced with the problem of how we represent the signal magnitude. One easy way is to use the peak values for the wave.
•Another common method is to use the effective value. This is also known as the Root Mean Squared value.
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6.1.2 LR Circuits
• One common combination of components is an inductor and resistor.
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• Capacitors are often teamed up with resistors to be used as filters,
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• These circuits tend to weigh off capacitors and inductors to have a preferred frequency.
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6.1.5 LC Circuits
• Inductor capacitor combinations can be useful when attempting to filter certain frequencies,