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In L.C.R series A.C circuit, the phase angle between current and voltage is:

Correct answer: D. Any angle between 0 and π/2

  • A. Any angle between 0 and ±π/2
  • B. π/2
  • C. π
  • D. Any angle between 0 and π/2

Explanation

In an LCR (inductor, capacitor, resistor) series AC circuit, the phase angle between current and voltage depends on the values of inductance, capacitance, and resistance in the circuit. The phase angle is given by the arc tangent of the ratio of the reactance difference to the resistance:Tan (ϕ)= XL-XC/RWhere:XL is the inductive resistance.XC is the conductive resistance.R is the resistance.

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