Q 12-07-020NEETJEE MainTop questionMedium
A series circuit has $R = 30\ \Omega$, $X_L = 60\ \Omega$ and $X_C = 20\ \Omega$ across a $100$ V (rms) supply. The rms current and power factor are
Answer: (C) $2$ A and $0.6$
$Z = \sqrt{30^2 + (60 - 20)^2} = 50\ \Omega$. $I = \dfrac{100}{50} = 2$ A. $\cos\phi = \dfrac{R}{Z} = 0.6$.
Solution by Sreeraj P, M.Sc Physics