Question

In a parallel RC circuit, the supply current always \underline{\hspace{2cm}} the applied voltage.

• A. Lags
• B. Leads
• C. Remains in phase
• D. Cannot be defined

Hint:

In a parallel RC circuit, the current leads the voltage due to the capacitive component.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In a parallel RC circuit, the total current is the phasor sum of:
- Resistor current (in phase with voltage),
- Capacitor current (leads the voltage).
The combined result causes the net current to **lead** the voltage. However, in the image, the current **lags** which implies an **inductive** behavior—please verify the phrasing of the question. If the circuit were parallel **RL**, the current would lag. But for RC, the correct answer should be: \[ \text{Leads (not lags)} \] [Note: The original image may contain a conceptual error.]