Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current - Problems - Page 937: 32b

Answer

When the current is a maximum, the emf is zero.

Work Step by Step

$\mathscr{E} = \mathscr{E}_m~sin~\omega_d t$ $i_L = I_L~sin~(\omega_d t-\frac{\pi}{2})$ The emf curve and the current curve are out of phase by $90^{\circ}$ Therefore, when the current is a maximum, the emf is zero.
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