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An AC current is given by \(I=I_1\sin\omega t+I_2\cos\omega t\). A hot wire ammeter will give a reading :

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A hot wire ammeter reads the RMS value; combine the sine and cosine terms into one sinusoid.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\frac{I_1+I_2}{\sqrt{2}}\)
  • \(\sqrt{\frac{I_1^2-I_2^2}{2}}\)
  • \(\sqrt{\frac{I_1^2+I_2^2}{2}}\)
  • \(\frac{I_1+I_2}{2\sqrt{2}}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A hot wire ammeter measures the RMS value of current (heating effect).
Write \(I=I_1\sin\omega t+I_2\cos\omega t=I_0\sin(\omega t+\phi)\) with \(I_0=\sqrt{I_1^2+I_2^2}\).
\(I_{rms}=\frac{I_0}{\sqrt2}=\sqrt{\frac{I_1^2+I_2^2}{2}}\).
Answer: (3) \(\sqrt{\frac{I_1^2+I_2^2}{2}}\)
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