Question 1032 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
In a circuit that is mainly inductive, such as a motor winding, the current:
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Correct answer to question 1032
- B: Lags the voltage
Explanation
Inductance opposes changes in current, so the current reaches its peak after the voltage. The memory aid ELI means voltage (E) comes before current (I) in an inductor (L).
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