STANDARD Physics Power in AC Circuits MCQ Question
In which of the following circuits the maximum power dissipation is observed?
Pure capacitive circuit
Pure inductive circuit
Pure resistive circuit
None of these
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Maximum power dissipation occurs in a pure resistive circuit because power is dissipated as heat in resistors, whereas in capacitive and inductive circuits, energy is stored and not dissipated.
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