AC Theory Help: Resistor, Capacitor & Inductor in Series

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In a series circuit containing a resistor, capacitor, and inductor, the current through each component is indeed the same. This is a fundamental principle of series circuits, where the same current flows through all components. Although a capacitor does not allow direct current to pass through due to its insulating plates, it still facilitates an alternating current by charging and discharging. The flow of electrons creates an effective current in the circuit, maintaining continuity. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping AC theory and circuit behavior.
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Hey, so I've just started learning about AC theory. I understand the reactance part of it, both capacitive and inductive. Although there are a few things I need to clear up. If there's a resistor, capacitor and inductor in series, will the calculated current from each component be the same? I assume it is since it's a series circuit, but just to make sure.
 
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yes, the current in a series circuit is the same in all components. How could it possibly be otherwise?
 
There is no current literally through the capacitor, because there is an insulator between its plates, but whenever electrons flow on to one of its plates, an equal number flow off the other plate, so it's as if there were an unbroken flow of electrons through the capacitor - in one wire and out through the other.
 
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