Why current lag behind voltage in inductive load

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Why current lag behind voltage in inductive load? and why current lead voltage in capactive load?
 
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Welcome to the PF, umerilyas. Tell us what you know about inductors and capacitors in circuits. What differential equations govern the current and voltage relationships in each?
 

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