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A series LCR circuit with L=100π mH,C=10-3π F and R=10 Ω, is connected across an AC source of 220 V,50 Hz supply. The power factor of the circuit would be ____.
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The correct answer is: 1

The capacitive reactance of the circuit is given by, 

Xc=1ωC=π2π×50×10-3=10 Ω

The inductive reactance of the circuit is given by, 

XL=ωL=2π×50×100π×10-3=10 Ω

From above calculations, it is clear that

XC=XL

 Power factor =RZ=RR=1

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