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Phasor Diagrams in AC Circuits

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The figure below shows a source of alternating voltage connected to a capacitor and a resistor. Which of the following phasor diagrams correctly describe the phase relationship between $I_{c}$ (current between the source and the capacitor) and $I_{R}$ (the current in the resistor)?

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Solution

The correct option is A
As both the capacitor and resistor are in series the phase difference in currents is zero.

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