AIPMT PRELIMS2012Physics-Alternating Current

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Physics Resonance in AC Circuits MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

In an electrical circuit R, L, C and an a.c voltage source are all connected in series. When L is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between the voltage and the current in the circuit is π/3. If instead, C is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again π/3. The power factor of the circuit is

A

32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

B

12\frac{1}{2}

C

12\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}

D

1

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The circuit is at resonance when either L or C is removed, leading to a power factor of 1, as the phase difference between voltage and current is zero.

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