MCQ
In a purely resistive $ac$ circuit, the current
- ALags behind the $e.m.f$. in phase
- ✓Is in phase with the $e.m.f.$
- CLeads the $e.m.f.$ in phase
- DLeads the $e.m.f$. in half the cycle and lags behind it in the other half
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Is in phase with the $e.m.f.$
b
In a purely resistive ac circuit, the current is in phase with the $EMF.$
In a purely resistive ac circuit, the current is in phase with the $EMF.$
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