Phase Relation in AC Circuits – Rankers Physics

LR, RC and LCR Circuits: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): In series RL circuit voltage leads the current. Reason (R): In series \( \text{LCR} \) circuit current may lead the voltage.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
(2) Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(3) (A) is true but (R) is false
(4) Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of LR, RC and LCR Circuits. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

In a series \( text{RL} \) circuit, the inductive reactance \( X_L \) causes the voltage to lead the current, so (A) is true. In a series \( text{LCR} \) circuit, if \( X_C > X_L \), the circuit is capacitive, and current leads the voltage, so (R) is true. Both statements are true, but (R) is about a different circuit type and does not explain (A).

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