The formula to calculate Peak Current (Ip) is:
\[ I_p = I_{\text{rms}} \cdot 1.41421356237 \]
Where:
Peak current is the maximum instantaneous value of a varying current. It is calculated by multiplying the root mean square (RMS) current by the square root of 2 (approximately 1.41421356237). This concept is essential in electrical engineering and helps in understanding the behavior of alternating currents.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate the Peak Current:
\[ I_p = 5 \times 1.41421356237 \approx 7.07 \, \text{amps} \]
This demonstrates that with an RMS current of 5 amps, the peak current would be approximately 7.07 amps.
