Can Irms be computed the same as Vrms for rectangular wave?

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Irms

Can I safely assume that the Irms can be computed in the same way as Vrms for a rectangular wave (unipolar)

Code: 
Irms=Ip x √D

where
Ip - Peak current
D - Normalized Duty cycle

I am using a current cource.
 

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Lord Loh. said:
Can I safely assume that the Irms can be computed in the same way as Vrms for a rectangular wave (unipolar)

Code: 
Irms=Ip x √D

where
Ip - Peak current
D - Normalized Duty cycle

I am using a current cource.
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Why not if you use pulse current source.
irms=√(∫i²dt/T)=Ip√D
 

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