Which one of the following statements is true for the currents in a series RC circuit?

• The current always has the same amplitude and phase for every part of the circuit
• The total current is equal to the sum of the currents for the resistance and capacitance
• The total current is greater than the sum of the currents for the resistance and capacitance
• The total current is less than the sum of the currents for the resistance and capacitance
• None of the above