AC Parallel Circuit: Current In-Phase with Voltage?

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In a parallel circuit, the relationship between current and voltage varies depending on the components in each branch. While voltage remains the same across all branches, the current can differ significantly, especially when resistors, inductors, and capacitors are involved. In series circuits, current can be considered in phase with voltage only if the load is purely resistive. However, in parallel circuits, the phase relationship is not uniform due to the differing characteristics of the components. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for analyzing AC circuits effectively.
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Current is in phase with voltage in series. What about in parallel?
 
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I disagree that "in series" makes the V and I in phase, If the load is only resistive, then yes. You can say that the current through each element in a series circuit is in phase. ( but not the voltage)

As for Parallel it depends on the components in the different branches. Consider 3 branches, a resistor, an inductor and a capacitor ( all ideal) -- they each have a different V & I relationship. The Voltage across each branch is the same, but not the currents ( unless the branches are identical - of course)
 
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