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MHT CET · Physics · Alternating Current

The power factor of a CR circuit is \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\), If the frequency of a. c. signal is halved, then the power factor of the circuit will become

  1. A \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
  2. B \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\)
  3. C \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}}\)
  4. D \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{11}}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\)

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\( \cos\phi_1 = \frac{R}{\sqrt{R^2 + X_C^2}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \) \( R^2 = X_C^2 \Rightarrow R = X_C \)