The diagram shows a capacitor C and a resistor R connected in series to an ac source. V₁ and V₂ are voltmeters and A is an ammeter
Consider now the following statements
I. Readings in A and $V_{2}$ are always in phase
II. Reading in $V_{1}$ is ahead in phase with reading in $V_{2}$
III. Readings in A and $V_{1}$ are always in phase
Which of these statements are/is correct

Question

The diagram shows a capacitor C and a resistor R connected in series to an ac source. V₁ and V₂ are voltmeters and A is an ammeter

Consider now the following statements
I. Readings in A and $V_{2}$ are always in phase
II. Reading in $V_{1}$ is ahead in phase with reading in $V_{2}$
III. Readings in A and $V_{1}$ are always in phase

Which of these statements are/is correct

Infinity Learn · Accepted Answer

In RC series circuit voltage across the capacitor lags the voltage across the resistance by   π$$2$$

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