What Is the Power Factor of an RLC Series Circuit

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is the power factor of an RLC series circuit with an inductive reactance of 174 Ω, a capacitive reactance of 60 Ω and a resistance of 100 Ω?

• A) 0.29
• B) 0.46
• C) 0.56
• D) 0.66
• E) 0.76

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