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When an alternating signal flows through a capacitor:
Options
A Voltage leads current by 90 degrees
B Current leads voltage by 90 degrees
Correct Answer
C Current lags voltage by 90 degrees
D Current and voltage are in phase
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In a pure capacitor, current leads voltage by 90 degrees (mnemonic ICE).

Hint

In a pure capacitor, current leads voltage by 90 degrees (mnemonic ICE).

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: PHY 102 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1596 of 1820
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