Reactance: A pure capacitor is connected to an ac power supply. In this circuit, the current

A. leads the voltage by 90°.
B. lags the voltage by 90°.
C. lags the voltage by 180°.
D. is in phase with the voltage.
E. None of the given answers are correct.


Answer: A

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