The Current in an Inductor Connected to an AC Voltage

question 72

Multiple Choice

The current in an inductor connected to an AC voltage source lags the voltage.This lag is caused by the:

• A)back emf in the coil.
• B)voltage across the coil.
• C)time required for electrical signals to travel through all the coils of an inductance.
• D)resistance of the coil.

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