An AC voltage is applied to a purely capacitive circuit. The current i

1.	An AC voltage is applied to a purely capacitive circuit. The current in the circuit ______.
A.	lags the voltage by one-fourth of a cycle
B.	lags the voltage by one-half of a cycle
C.	leads the voltage by one-fourth of a cycle
D.	leads the voltage by one-half of a cycle
Answer» D. leads the voltage by one-half of a cycle

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