Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current - Questions - Page 935: 12b

Answer

The circuit's load is mainly capacitive.

Work Step by Step

The current reaches a maximum value slightly before the emf reaches a maximum value. Therefore, the current leads the emf. When the current leads the emf, then $X_C \gt X_L$ In this case, the circuit is said to be more capacitive than inductive. That is, the circuit's load is mainly capacitive.
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