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Voltage drop in A.C circuit is the product of current and:

Correct answer: A. Impedance

  • A. Impedance
  • B. Inductance
  • C. Resistance
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

The correct option, "Impedance," refers to the overall opposition to the flow of current in an AC circuit, combining both resistance and reactance. In an AC circuit, voltage drop is the product of current and impedance because impedance governs the relationship between current and voltage. Impedance accounts for both the resistance (which dissipates energy as heat) and the reactance (which arises from inductance and capacitance) in the circuit. Therefore, when current flows through an AC circuit, the voltage drop across it is proportional to the impedance of the circuit.

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