An Alternating Current Circuit Has Resistance R, Inductance L and Capacitance

question 1

Multiple Choice

An alternating current circuit has resistance R, inductance L and capacitance C in series with a voltage source.Which statement is correct?

• A)The voltage across the capacitor leads the voltage across the inductor by 90 \(\degree\).
• B)The voltage across the inductor leads the voltage across the capacitor by 90 \(\degree\).
• C)The voltage across the inductor leads the voltage across the resistor by 180 \(\degree\).
• D)The voltage across the inductor is out of phase with the voltage across the capacitor by 180 \(\degree\).
• E)Both voltages lead the voltage across the resistor by 90 \(\degree\).

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