Select the correct relationship among the following. The symbols have their usual meanings.

  • A
    $\overline{v} > v_{mp} > v_{rms}$
  • B
    $v_{rms} > \overline{v} > v_{mp}$
  • C
    $v_{mp} > \overline{v} > v_{rms}$
  • D
    $v_{mp} > v_{rms} > \overline{v}$

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