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In an $A C$-circuit containing only capacitance, the current
PhysicsAlternating CurrentAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (23 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A leads the voltage by $180^{\circ}$
  • B remains in phase with the voltage
  • C leads the voltage by $90^{\circ}$
  • D lags the voltage by $90^{\circ}$
Solution:
1446 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: leads the voltage by $90^{\circ}$
In an AC-circuit containing only capacitance, the current always leads the voltage by $90^{\circ}$ phase angle.

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