Final answer:
The statement in question is false; apparent power is the product of RMS voltage and RMS current not peak voltage and peak amperage.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that apparent power is the calculation of peak voltage x peak amperage is false. Apparent power, often expressed in volt-amperes (VA), is actually the product of the root mean square (RMS) voltage and RMS current in an AC circuit. The concept of peak power, which is the product of peak voltage and peak current, is different from apparent power. For instance, for a 120-V RMS AC power, the peak voltage is about 170 V, suggesting that the voltage swings from +170 V to -170 V and back. however, the average power or real power, which is what a 60-W light bulb would consume, is related to RMS values, not peak values.
The peak power can be substantially higher than the average or real power consumed.