JEE Main 2026 — Alternating Current Question with Solution
JEE Main 2026 (24 January Shift 1)
Question
For the series circuit connected with a.c source as shown in the figure, the power factor is . The value of is .
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Correct answer
C6
Step-by-step explanation
Net reactance: .
Impedance: .
Power factor: .
Since power factor is , we have , so
Impedance: .
Power factor: .
Since power factor is , we have , so
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