[wellylug] RMS?

[Rebecca Middleton]

>> On 6/9/05, E.Chalaron wrote:
>> > Who [snip]  is RMS ?
>
>
> When using a meter to measure the same AC voltage a different value is
> obtained. This is because, as we said, meters measure RMS values....
...
> Don't forget that Peak is half the Peak to Peak.
> 20 volts Peak to Peak is 10 volts Peak.  10 volts Peak times 0.707
> equals 7.07 volts RMS.
>
> The Mains supply voltage in the UK is 230 volts RMS.
>
>>> So we know who RMS is.. Who the hell is Volts?


Yeah, I can field that one...


Volt... short for Voltaire, French dude.