AC Basics: Peak, RMS & Average Values
The variation of EMF with time for four types of generators are shown in the figures. Which amongst them can be called AC?

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Answer: (c)
- AC means the emf reverses its direction (sign) periodically.
- In all four graphs (a), (b), (c), (d) the emf takes both positive and negative values, so each one alternates.
- So the answer is (c) (a), (b), (c), (d).