Question

Why is \[I_p\] known as the power component?

Options

• It is in phase with the voltage and corresponds to power loss in the circuit.

• It is perpendicular to the voltage and corresponds to no power loss.

• It is the angular frequency at resonance.

• It is an equal leading wattless current.

Answer 1

The component \[I_p\] is along, and therefore in phase with, the applied voltage. It corresponds to power loss in the circuit.