Instantaneous AC power in a resistive circuit is always positive. Pure resistive AC circuit: voltage and current are in phase.
Capacitors oppose changes in voltage by drawing or supplying current as they charge or discharge to the new voltage level.
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Capacitors with significant resistive effects are said to be lossy, in reference to their tendency to dissipate (lose) power like a…