Physics-Power in AC Circuits

NEET Physics Power in AC Circuits MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about power in AC circuits is correct?

A

The average power supplied to an inductor over one complete cycle is zero.

B

RMS values of voltage and current are always equal to their maximum values.

C

The power factor is defined as the ratio of average power to the product of RMS voltage and RMS current.

D

Reactance in an AC circuit does not affect the current flow in the circuit.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The average power supplied to an inductor over one complete cycle is indeed zero, as the average of sin(2ωt) over a complete cycle is zero, indicating that the inductor does not consume power like a resistance.

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