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In an AC circuit containing only resistance, what is the phase relationship between voltage and current?

  1. A. Current leads voltage by 90°
  2. B. Current lags voltage by 90°
  3. Voltage and current are in phaseCorrect
  4. D. Current leads voltage by 45°

Why C is correct

NEETS Mod. 2 §1-2 states that in a purely resistive circuit voltage and current are in phase. Phase shift is caused by inductance or capacitance, neither of which is present in a purely resistive load.

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