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Chapter 32: Q. 39 (page 925)

A series RLC circuit with a 100Ωresistor dissipates 80Wwhen attached to a 120V/60Hzpower line. What is the power factor?

Short Answer

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The power factor of RLC circuit is0.556.

Step by step solution

01

Given Information

We are given that the resistor R=100Ω, dissipating power P=80Wand the voltage V=120V.

We have to find out the power factor of the RLC circuit.

02

Formula Used

Now, using the formula,

P=V2R×Pflet this be equation 1

where P is power, V is voltage , R is resistor and Pfis power factor.

03

Simplify

Now put the values of all variables in equation 1,

We get 80=(120)2100Pf

On rearranging,

We get, Pf=80×100(120)2

On solving,

Pf=0.556

The power factor of RLC circuit is0.556.

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