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In an AC circuit containing only a capacitor, the current:
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A Is in phase with voltage
B Lags behind voltage by 90°
C Leads voltage by 90°
D Is zero
Explanation

In a purely capacitive circuit, the current leads the voltage by π/2 (90°).

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