A series circuit containing an inductor and a resistor is driven by a 120-V 60-Hz voltage source. The resistance is equal to 20.0 ? and the inductance is 160 mH. What is the phase angle between the current the the applied voltage?

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The current lags by 72°

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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