Phase difference between voltage and current in a capacitor in AC circuit is _____.

π

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\frac{π}{2}

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\frac{π}{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $\frac{π}{2}$
Current in the capacitor leads by $90^{o}$ ahead of voltage whereas lags behind the voltage by $90^{o}$ in inductor.

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