Form Factor Calculator for Sinusoidal AC Waveform
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FORM FACTOR (Output3): {{ formFactor }}
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The Form Factor Calculator for Sinusoidal AC Waveform is designed to compute the form factor from the peak voltage of a sinusoidal waveform. The form factor is a measure of the waveform's shape, defined as the ratio of the root mean square (RMS) value to the average value of the waveform. This calculation is crucial in electrical engineering for analyzing AC circuits and ensuring efficient power distribution.
Example Calculation
Given a peak voltage \( V_{peak} = 15V \), the outputs are calculated as follows:
- RMS Value (\( V_{rms} \)): Calculated as \( \frac{V_{peak}}{\sqrt{2}} \), which equals approximately 10.606.
- Average Value (\( V_{avg} \)): Determined by \( \frac{2V_{peak}}{\pi} \), resulting in approximately 9.549.
- Form Factor: The ratio of RMS value to Average value, \( \frac{V_{rms}}{V_{avg}} \), equals approximately 1.111.
These calculations are pivotal in understanding and optimizing the performance of AC power systems, ensuring that electrical devices operate efficiently and safely under sinusoidal voltage conditions.