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To have dissipative power in an LCR series circuit to be half

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Whenever power is proportional to square of current: \[ P\propto I^2 \] Half power corresponds to: \[ I=\frac{I_{\max}}{\sqrt{2}} \] This is called half-power condition.
Updated On: Jun 17, 2026
  • current amplitude \(=2\times\) maximum current amplitude
  • current amplitude \(=\dfrac{\text{Maximum current amplitude}}{2}\)
  • current amplitude \(=(\text{Maximum current amplitude})^{1/2}\)
  • current amplitude \(=\dfrac{\text{Maximum current amplitude}}{\sqrt{2}}\)
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Solution and Explanation

Concept: Power dissipated in an AC circuit is proportional to square of current: \[ P\propto I^2 \]

Step 1: Write relation between powers. Suppose: \[ P_{\max}\propto I_{\max}^2 \] Given: \[ P=\frac{P_{\max}}{2} \] Therefore: \[ I^2=\frac{I_{\max}^2}{2} \]

Step 2: Take square root. \[ I=\frac{I_{\max}}{\sqrt{2}} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\frac{\text{Maximum current amplitude}}{\sqrt{2}}} \]
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