Question
In an AC series circuit, the instantaneous current is zero when the instantaneous voltage is maximum. Connected to the source may be a:
  1. Pure inductor.
  2. Pure capacitor.
  3. Pure resistor.
  4. Combination of an inductor and a capacitor.

Answer

  1. Pure inductor.

  2. Pure capacitor.

  1. Combination of an inductor and a capacitor.

Explanation:

Instantaneous current is zero when the intantaneous voltage is maximum.

Mean resistance = 0.

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