What statement could be made concerning the phase angle in a circuit containing a small resistor and a large inductive reactance?
A) The phase angle will be 0$\degree$.
B) The phase angle will be greater than 0$\degree$ but less than 45$\degree$.
C) The phase angle will be greater than 45$\degree$but less than 90$\degree$.
D) The phase angle will be 90$\degree$.

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A small resistor indicates a small resistance value, while a large inductive reactance indicates a large inductance value. In this case, the circuit is predominantly inductive, which means that the phase angle will be lagging behind the voltage. The larger the inductance, the greater the lag. Therefore, the phase angle will be greater than 45° but less than 90°.

What Statement Could Be Made Concerning the Phase Angle in a Circuit