The Circuit Power Factor of an RC Circuit Is 0

question 60

Multiple Choice

The circuit power factor of an RC circuit is 0.620. The rms value of the voltage applied to this signal is 120 V and the impedance is 200 Ω. What is the average power of this circuit?

• A) 44.6 W
• B) 89.2 W
• C) 60.0 W
• D) 0.620 W
• E) 124 W

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