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Assertion : in case of DC circuit , current through the branch of capacitor is zero .
Reason : Reactance of the capacitor is 1/`omega`C and `omega` for the DC source can be assumed to the zero, hence reactance of capacitor for DC circuit becomes infinite .

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

If assertion is inncorrect but reason is correct

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the assertion and the reason provided. **Assertion:** In case of a DC circuit, the current through the branch of a capacitor is zero. **Reason:** The reactance of the capacitor is given by \( X_c = \frac{1}{\omega C} \), and for a DC source, \( \omega \) can be assumed to be zero. Hence, the reactance of the capacitor for a DC circuit becomes infinite. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding DC Circuits:** - In a Direct Current (DC) circuit, the current flows steadily in one direction. The voltage is constant over time. 2. **Capacitor Behavior in DC Circuits:** - A capacitor stores electrical energy when connected to a voltage source. Initially, when connected to a DC source, it allows current to flow until it is fully charged. 3. **Reactance of a Capacitor:** - The reactance \( X_c \) of a capacitor is defined as: \[ X_c = \frac{1}{\omega C} \] - Here, \( \omega \) is the angular frequency of the AC source, and \( C \) is the capacitance. 4. **Angular Frequency in DC Circuits:** - For a DC source, the frequency is zero (\( f = 0 \)), which means: \[ \omega = 2\pi f = 0 \] 5. **Calculating Reactance for DC:** - Substituting \( \omega = 0 \) into the reactance formula: \[ X_c = \frac{1}{0} \rightarrow \infty \] - This indicates that the reactance of the capacitor in a DC circuit is infinite. 6. **Implication of Infinite Reactance:** - An infinite reactance means that the capacitor behaves like an open circuit. Hence, no current can flow through the capacitor branch in a DC circuit. 7. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the assertion that the current through the branch of a capacitor in a DC circuit is zero is correct. - The reason provided is also correct as it explains why the current is zero due to the infinite reactance of the capacitor when connected to a DC source. ### Final Statement: Both the assertion and the reason are correct, and the reason provides a correct explanation for the assertion. ---
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