What is the phase difference between the space current and the capacitive displacement current produced when radio waves pass through the ionosphere?

  • A
    $\pi \, rad$
  • B
    $\pi / 2 \, rad$
  • C
    $3\pi / 2 \, rad$
  • D
    $0 \, rad$

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