Q.

A small signal voltage V(t)=V0sinωt is applied across an ideal capacitor C.               [2016]
 

1 Current I(t)is in phase with voltage V(t).  
2 Current I(t) leads voltage V(t) by 180°.  
3 Current I(t) lags voltage V(t) by 90°.  
4 Over a full cycle the capacitor C does not consume any energy from the voltage source.  

Ans.

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When an ideal capacitor is connected with an AC voltage source, current leads voltage by 90°. Since, energy stored in capacitor during charging is spent in maintaining charge on the capacitor during discharging. Hence over a full cycle the capacitor does not consume any energy from the voltage source.