Since parallel circuits with I_L and I_C have opposite phase angles, their phasor currents oppose each other and result in a single net reactive line current.

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In parallel circuits, the inductive current (I_L) leads the voltage, while the capacitive current (I_C) lags the voltage. These opposite phase angles cause the currents to partially cancel each other, resulting in a net reactive current.

Since Parallel Circuits with IL and IC Have Opposite Phase

Since Parallel Circuits with I_L and I_C Have Opposite Phase