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Alternating Current Applied to an Inductor

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The diagram given show the variation of voltage and current in an AC circuit. The circuit contains

A

Only a resistor

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B

Only a pure inductor

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Only a capcacitor

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D

A capacitor and and inductor

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Solution

The correct option is A Only a pure inductor
The given circuit shows that the current lags the applied voltage. This is possible if the circuit has inductive element. So, the circuit contain a pure inductor.

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