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The diagram shows a capacitor C and a resistor R connected in series to an ac source. 
and 
are voltmeters and A is an ammeter
Consider now the following statements
I. Readings in A and V2 are always in phase
II. Reading in V1 is ahead in phase with reading in V2
III. Readings in A and V1 are always in phase which of these statements are/is correct
- I only
- II only
- I and II only
- II and III only
The correct answer is: II only
In RC series circuit voltage across the capacitor leads the voltage across the resistance by 
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