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A 1.5 kΩ resistor and a coil with a 2.2 kΩ inductive reactance are in series across an 18 V ac source. The power factor is

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Jadoon Khan
Jadoon Khan 2 years ago
Z=√(r^2+XL^2)=2663.
P.f = cosq = r/z=1500/2663

0.564.
Engr Farman
Engr Farman 6 years ago
P.f= R/IV
Engr Farman
Engr Farman 6 years ago
p.f = R/XL
Ayomide Olarenwaju
Ayomide Olarenwaju 8 years ago
|z| = sqrt(1500^2+2200^2) = 2663

Angle = inverse tan(22001500) = 55.7

Power Factor = Cos(55.7) = 0.564