Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #541 (Set 18)

In the flow of one cycle of single phase alternating current past any given point in a circuit, how many times will the current peak to a maximum?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — two times

A complete single-phase AC sine wave cycle contains one positive alternation and one negative alternation. Consequently, the instantaneous current reaches its maximum peak value twice during each complete 360-degree rotational cycle.

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