MCQ
In an AC circuit containing only capacitance, the current:
  • A
    leads the voltage by 180
  • B
    lags the voltage by 90
  • C
    leads the voltage by 90
  • D
    remains in phase with the voltage

Answer

  1. leads the voltage by 90

Explanation:

Current leads by 90°.

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