An AC circuit w/ only an inductor

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An AC circuit containing only an inductor results in the current lagging the voltage by 90 degrees. This is a fundamental characteristic of inductive circuits, where the phase difference between current and voltage is a critical factor in analyzing circuit behavior. The correct answer to the posed question is option (a). Understanding this concept is essential for anyone studying AC circuit theory.

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i have no idea what it is.. Please help
An AC circuit contains only an inductor. Which of the following is correct.
a. the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees
b. the current lags the voltage by 180 degress.
c. the voltage lags the current by 180 degrees
d. the current and voltage are in phase
e. the votage lags the current by 90 degrees.
 
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onedr0p said:
i have no idea what it is.. Please help
An AC circuit contains only an inductor. Which of the following is correct.
a. the current lags the voltage by 90 degrees
b. the current lags the voltage by 180 degress.
c. the voltage lags the current by 180 degrees
d. the current and voltage are in phase
e. the votage lags the current by 90 degrees.

Hi,

The answer for your question is here;
The current lags the voltage by 90degree.
 

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