If a capacitor is connected to an AC source, what happens to the current through

Practice Questions

Q1
If a capacitor is connected to an AC source, what happens to the current through the capacitor?
  1. It is constant
  2. It leads the voltage
  3. It lags the voltage
  4. It is zero

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a capacitor is connected to an AC source, what happens to the current through the capacitor?
  • Capacitive Reactance – In an AC circuit, capacitors oppose changes in voltage, causing the current to lead the voltage by 90 degrees.
  • Phase Relationship – Understanding the phase difference between current and voltage in capacitive circuits is crucial for analyzing AC behavior.
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