A choke is preferred to resistance for limiting current in ac circuit because

Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Alternating Current

1. choke is cheap
2. there is no wastage of power
3. choke is compact in size
4. choke is a good absorber of heat

Answer

(B) there is no wastage of power

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