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In an RLC series circuit, when the frequency of the AC source is very low, the circuit is a/an

Correct answer: A. Resistive circuit

  • A. Resistive circuit
  • B. Capacitive circuit
  • C. Inductive circuit
  • D. Resonant circuit

Explanation

When the frequency of the AC source is very low, the inductive reactance (\(X_L\)) and capacitive reactance (\(X_C\)) in the circuit become negligible compared to the resistance (\(R\)). In this case, the circuit behaves almost like a pure resistive circuit.

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