Power in AC Circuits: Practice Problem & Solution

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Power in AC Circuits. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

A choke coil is an inductor with high inductance and low resistance, used to limit AC current without much power loss. A capacitor also provides reactance \(X_C = 1/(\omega C)\) in an AC circuit, limiting AC current without dissipating significant power. Thus, a capacitor of suitable capacitance can indeed replace a choke coil for AC current limiting applications, so (A) is true. Reason (R) states that a capacitor blocks DC and allows AC, which is a fundamental property of a capacitor. This property (allowing AC) is why it can function as a reactive element in AC circuits, including current limiting, similar to a choke coil. Therefore, (R) is the correct explanation for (A).