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In the case of an inductor

A

Voltage lags the current by `(pi)/(2)`

B

Voltage leads the current by `(pi)/(2)`

C

Voltage leads the current by `(pi)/(3)`

D

Voltage leads the current by `(pi)/(4)`

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B
In an inductor voltage leads the current by `(pi)/(2)` or current lags the voltage by `(pi)/(2)`.
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