Why do inductors shift current by the same amount?

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The discussion focuses on the behavior of inductors in circuits where resistance (R) is zero, specifically examining the phase angle of current relative to voltage. When R=0, the circuit exhibits purely inductive impedance, resulting in a phase angle of 90 degrees. This means that the current lags the voltage by a quarter cycle in purely inductive circuits. Participants referenced phasor diagrams and external resources such as HyperPhysics and Physics Forums to illustrate these concepts.

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phasor diagrams: what happens @ R=0?

when R=0 and there is only the inductive impedance, what's the angle?
 
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