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yosimba2000
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Homework Statement
Find the average current. The problem and given solution are in Untitled.png.
Homework Equations
RMS = sqrt((1/T)(integral of x^2 dt from 0 to T))
The Attempt at a Solution
From time 0 to 1, the equation describing current is 10t^2.
From time 1 to 2, the equation describing current is 0.
So RMS = sqrt((1/T)integral(10t^2 dt from 0 to 1)) + sqrt((1/T)integral(0 dt from 1 to 2)), where I use T = 1 for both T's because the 10t^2 occurs over 1 second, and the 0 amps also occurs over 1 second.
But I get the wrong answer...
Where did the book answer get 1/2 for the coefficient?