Home Physics Alternating Current AC Circuits For series circuit, wrong statement is
Physics Alternating Current AC Circuits Single Correct MCQ
Published on: September 12, 2026

For series circuit, wrong statement is

A
Applied e.m.f. and potential difference across resistance are in same phase
B
Applied e.m.f. and potential difference at inductor coil have phase difference of
C
Potential difference at capacitor and inductor have phase difference of
D
Potential difference across resistance and capacitor have phase difference of

Share this question

For Instagram sharing, use “Apps” on mobile or copy the link.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts
The correct answer is:
D
In an LCR series circuit, the potential difference across the resistor (R) and the capacitor (C) has a phase difference of \frac{\pi}{2} (90 degrees). The potential difference across the resistor is in phase with the current, while the potential difference across the capacitor lags behind the current by \frac{\pi}{2}. Therefore, D is incorrect, as it suggests a phase difference when, in reality, these two components have a specific phase relationship.
For the other options, A is correct since the e.m.f. and potential difference across resistance are indeed in phase. B correctly notes the phase difference between the e.m.f. and inductor coil, which is \frac{\pi}{2}. C accurately states that the potential difference at capacitor and inductor have a combined phase difference of also \frac{\pi}{2} when considering the overall phase relationships within the circuit. Thus, D is the wrong statement.

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

CG
CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help
Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.
Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.