MCQ
In an $A.C$. circuit the current
  • A
    Always leads the voltage
  • B
    Always lags behind the voltage
  • C
    Is always in phase with the voltage
  • May lead or lag behind or be in phase with the voltage

Answer

Correct option: D.
May lead or lag behind or be in phase with the voltage
d
In an $A.C.$ circuit, the current may depend on any circumstances. It may lag or lead or in phase of voltage.

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