JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 -Alternating current
- JEE Mains 2023
- Medium
- MCQ
For the given figures, choose the correct options:

Pick an option to check your answer.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) The rms current in circuit \((b)\) can never be larger than that in \((a)\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(I _{ rms }=\frac{220}{40}=5.5\,A\)
\(X _{ L }\) is not equal to \(X _{ C }\). So rms current in \((b)\) can never be larger than \((a)\).
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