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Default What AC current wave is this?



** Another brain teaser.

The scope trace shows the actual, continuous AC current draw of a common
household item operated on 240 volts/50Hz.

Current peaks = +/- 4.4 amps.

RMS value = 0.24 amps.

PF = 0.23

CF = 18.3



......... Phil









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