ELI the ICE man

When in doubt regarding an AC capacitive/inductor phase angle relationship, remember ELI the ICE man!

ELI
Voltage(E) leads current(I) in an inductive circuit(L)
ICE
Current(I) leads voltage(E) in a capacitive circuit(C)

Inductive Circuit (voltage leading):

Capacitive Circuit (current leading):

References:
Introduction to Phasors, Impedance, and AC Circuits
https://youtu.be/ZSDpIpnlTbY

25 - AC circuits - Phasor diagrams
https://youtu.be/pVS36cyZZI8

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