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Example 3.5 Find the average value, RMS value and form factor of the
saw-tooth current wave shown in Fig. 3.12

Figure 3.12 Diagram for example 3.5

Solution:

The equation of the line ab is of the form

y = mx

Here, y = i, m = 10/T, and x = t

Therefore, we can write