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

A. leads the voltage by 90°.
B. is in phase with the voltage.
C. lags the voltage by 45°.
D. lags the voltage by 90°.
E. leads the voltage by 45°.


Answer: D

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