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  • Aug 6, 2008, 05:47 AM
    greenfees
    What is the definition of VAC?
    When you speak of 220VAC, what is the definition of VAC?
  • Aug 6, 2008, 07:28 AM
    donf
    Actually, you now speak of 120 VAC and 240 VAC.

    The term "AC" stands for "Voltage Alternating Current"
  • Aug 6, 2008, 07:38 AM
    KISS
    Homework? Since 220 was used, maybe not.

    V is for Volts. AC means Alternating Current
    220 V doesn't usually exist in the US anymore,it's 120/240.

    It's not complete: 240 Vrms AC +-5%, 60 Hz
    Frequency tolerences for the mains are quite good, but for appliance inputs you may see 50/60 Hz.

    You also might see 90-285 VAC 50/60 Hz.

    RMS stands for Root-Mean-Square. I'm not going to get into the Calculus, but AC meters can be True RMS meters or Average responding RMS reading and they are correct only for sine wave inputs.

    A 120 V RMS signal has the same heating value as a 120 V DC signal when applied to the same resistive load.
  • Nov 2, 2011, 05:16 PM
    blakes30
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  • Nov 2, 2011, 05:26 PM
    blakes30
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