In an AC circuit, what is the relationship between voltage and current in a pure

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In an AC circuit, what is the relationship between voltage and current in a purely resistive load?
  1. Voltage leads current by 90 degrees
  2. Current leads voltage by 90 degrees
  3. Voltage and current are in phase
  4. Voltage and current are out of phase

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In an AC circuit, what is the relationship between voltage and current in a purely resistive load?
  • Step 1: Understand what an AC circuit is. AC stands for alternating current, which means the current changes direction periodically.
  • Step 2: Know what a purely resistive load is. This means the load only has resistance and does not have any inductance or capacitance.
  • Step 3: Learn about voltage and current. Voltage is the electrical force that pushes the current through the circuit, while current is the flow of electric charge.
  • Step 4: In a purely resistive load, the voltage and current change together. When the voltage goes up, the current goes up at the same time.
  • Step 5: This relationship is called 'in phase.' It means that both voltage and current reach their highest and lowest points at the same time.
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