Physics-Power in AC Circuits

NEET Physics Power in AC Circuits Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): In an AC circuit containing a pure inductor, the average power consumed over a complete cycle is zero. | Reason (R): The inductive reactance in an AC circuit is analogous to resistance in a DC circuit, both limiting current flow.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The average power consumed by an inductor over a complete cycle is zero because the average sin(2ωt) is zero. Inductive reactance is similar to resistance in limiting current, but it does not explain why the average power is zero.

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