Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Communication

Question:

A series L.C.R circuit with $R=3 \Omega,  X_{L}=10 \Omega$ and $X_{C}=6 \Omega$ is connected to an a.c. source. The power factor of the circuit is:

Options:

0

0.6

0.75

1

Correct Answer:

0.6

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 0.6

Impedance, $Z=\sqrt{R^2+(X_L-X_C)^2}$

$=\sqrt{3^2+(10-6)^2}$

$=5Ω$

Power factor = $\frac{R}{Z}=\frac{3}{5}=0.6$