Note the following circuit elements: (1) resistors, (2) capacitors, and (3) inductors. Which of these elements uses no energy, on average, in an ac circuit?
A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)both 2 and 3
E)both 1 and 3

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Capacitors and inductors do not dissipate energy in an AC circuit; they store and release energy, resulting in zero average power consumption over a complete cycle.

Note the Following Circuit Elements: (1) Resistors, (2) Capacitors, and (3)