In a parallel circuit, the voltage across the resistor and the voltage across the inductor are _____.

A) in phase
B) 180 ° out of phase
C) less than 90 ° out of phase with the resistor voltage leading
D) less than 90 ° out of phase with the resistor voltage lagging

Phase

A term that denotes a specific stage in a cycle of a waveform, especially in the context of alternating current (AC) where it indicates the displacement between waveforms.

Parallel Circuit

A type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected alongside each other, forming branches such that each component has the same voltage.

Resistor Voltage

The voltage drop across a resistor, determined by the current flowing through it and its resistance, according to Ohm's Law.