Physics Electromagnetic Wave Displacement Current, Ampere - Maxwell Law, Velocity, Amplitude, Energy Density MCQ (Single Correct)

The conduction current is same as displacement current when source is

A
A.C. only
B
D.C. only
C
Both A.C. and D.C.
D
Neither for D.C. nor for A.C.

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The correct answer is:
A

Conduction current flows through a conductor, while displacement current appears in the region where the electric field changes with time (like between capacitor plates).

• For D.C. (Direct Current) the electric field is constant

So they are not equal.

For A.C. (Alternating Current) the electric field changes with time displacement current exists.
In a capacitor connected to an A.C. source, the displacement current between plates equals the conduction current in the wires, so that total current remains continuous.

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