Phase Angles: A 120-V rms voltage at 60 Hz is applied across an RC circuit. The rms value of the current in the circuit is 0.60 A, and it leads the voltage by 60°. What is the resistance in this circuit?

A. 100 ?
B. 150 ?
C. 120 ?
D. 60 ?
E. 200 ?


Answer: A

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