The Voltage Across and the Current Through a Single Circuit

question 11

Multiple Choice

The voltage across and the current through a single circuit element connected to an ac generator are shown in the graph.
-Which one of the following statements concerning this circuit element is true?

• A)The element is a resistor.
• B)The element is a capacitor.
• C)The element is an inductor.
• D)The element could be a resistor or an inductor.
• E)The element could be an inductor or a capacitor.

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