Q.

A series LCR circuit is connected to an AC source of 220 V, 50 Hz. The circuit contains a resistance R=8Ω, an inductor of inductive reactance XL=70Ω, and a capacitor of capacitive reactance XC=130Ω. The power factor of the circuit is x10. The value of x is _________.            [2023]
 


Ans.

(8)

cosϕ=RZ=RR2+(XC-XL)2

cosϕ=80(80)2+(60)2

cosϕ=80100=810

So, x=8