So I found out today that my life is a lie.
Those who are better-versed in electronics than I am probably already know this, but apparently, a 120VAC 60Hz wall socket does not have a peak voltage of 120V.
120V is actually just the root mean square of the voltages in one wavelength. This means that a 120VDC source has the same average power output as a 120VAC 60Hz source.
V(RMS) × √(2) = V(MAX)
√2 = ~1.414
1.414 × 120 = ~170
Therefore, the actual amplitude of a 120VAC 60Hz source is around 170V.
Just so you guys know.
