Phase Angle in RLC Circuit

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$$\tan \phi = \frac{X_L - X_C}{R}$$
Phase difference $$\phi$$ between current and applied voltage. Current lags if $$\phi \gt 0$$ ($$X_L \gt X_C$$), leads if $$\phi \lt 0$$ ($$X_C \gt X_L$$).
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