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A series RL circuit has R = 30 and XL = 40 . What is the power factor?
- 0.8 lagging
- 0.6 leading
- 0.6 lagging
- 0.75 lagging
Answer
C. 0.6 lagging
Solution
pf = = R/Z = 30/50 = 0.6 (lagging, since the circuit is inductive).
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