Power factor of LCR series circuit – Rankers Physics
Topic: Alternating Current
Subtopic: LR, RC and LCR Circuits

Power factor of LCR series circuit

In an LCR series circuit the potential differences across the resistance, capacitance and inductance are \(80\text{ V}\), \(40\text{ V}\) and \(100\text{ V}\) respectively. The power factor of this circuit is:
\(0.8\)
\(1.0\)
\(0.4\)
\(0.5\)

Solution:

Total voltage in series LCR is \(V = \sqrt{V_R^2 + (V_L - V_C)^2} = \sqrt{80^2 + (100 - 40)^2} = 100\text{ V}\). Power factor is \(\cos\phi = \frac{V_R}{V} = \frac{80}{100} = 0.8\).

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