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In a circuit, containing a capacitor and an AC source, the current is zero at the instant the source voltage is maximum. Is it consistent with Ohm's Law?

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Solution

Ohm's Law is valid for resistive circuits only. It is not valid for capacitive or inductive circuits, or a combination of both.

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