Question:

Same current is flowing in two AC circuits. First contains only inductance and second contains only capacitance. If frequency of AC is increased for both, the current will

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Inductive reactance rises with frequency while capacitive reactance falls with frequency.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
  • increase in first circuit and decrease in second
  • increase in both circuits
  • decrease in both circuits
  • decrease in first circuit and increase in second
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Inductive reactance is \(X_L=2\pi fL\). Capacitive reactance is \(X_C=\dfrac{1}{2\pi fC}\).

Step 2: Effect of raising frequency
\(X_L\) increases, so the current \(I=\dfrac{V}{X_L}\) decreases in the first circuit.
\(X_C\) decreases, so the current \(I=\dfrac{V}{X_C}\) increases in the second circuit.

Step 3: Compare the options
This is option (D).

Final Answer:
The current decreases in the inductive circuit and increases in the capacitive circuit. \[ \boxed{\text{(D) }\text{decrease in first circuit and increase in second}} \]
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