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A resistance R draws power P when connected to an AC source. If an inductance is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes Z , the power drawn will be:
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Options:
  • A PRZ2
  • B PRZ
  • C PRZ
  • D P
Solution:
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The correct answer is: PRZ2


We know

P=V2R  ;   P=V.VzcosΦ

   V2=PR  & cosΦ=Rz

   P=V2z Rz   

   PRz2 R=PR2z2

=PRz2

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