In a purely resistive $ac$ circuit,the current

  • A
    Lags behind the $e.m.f.$ in phase
  • B
    Is in phase with the $e.m.f.$
  • C
    Leads the $e.m.f.$ in phase
  • D
    Leads the $e.m.f.$ in half the cycle and lags behind it in the other half

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ sinusoidal voltage $V(t) = 100 \sin(500t)$ is applied across a pure inductance of $L = 0.02 \, H$. The current through the coil is:

For high frequency,a capacitor offers

In a circuit,the current lags behind the voltage by a phase difference of $\pi / 2$. The circuit will contain which of the following?

In the graphical representation of e.m.f. $e$ and current $i$ versus $\omega t$ for an a.c. circuit,both emf and current reach zero,minimum,and maximum values at the same time. The circuit element connected to the source will be

In a purely inductive circuit,the current is

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo