If an alternating current is given by $i = a \sin(\omega t) + b \cos(\omega t)$,then the $rms$ value of the current is

  • A
    $\frac{a}{\sqrt{2}} + \frac{b}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{a + b}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{a^2 + b^2}{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{a^2 + b^2}{\sqrt{2}}$

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