The rms value of the current in a wire which carries a d.c. current of 10 A and a sinusoidal alternating current of peak value 20 A is 

(A) 10 A (B) 14.14 A (C) 15 A (D) 17.32 A

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The rms value of the current in a wire which carries a d.c. current of 10 A and a sinusoidal alternating current of peak value 20 A is 17.32 A

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