An alternating current is given by $i = i_1 \sin \omega t + i_2 \cos \omega t$. The rms current is given by

  • A
    $\frac{i_1 - i_2}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{i_1^2 + i_2^2}{2}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{i_1^2 + i_2^2}{\sqrt{2}}}$
  • D
    $\frac{i_1 + i_2}{\sqrt{2}}$

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