. A series circuit having pure resistance of 40 ohms, pure inductance of 50.07 mH and a capacitor is connected across a 400 V, 50 Hz, AC supply. This R, L, C combination draws a current of 10 A. Calculate (a) Power factor of the circuit and (b) Capacitor value.

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5. A series circuit having pure resistance of 40 ohms, pure inductance of 50.07 mH
and a capacitor is connected across a 400 V, 50 Hz, AC supply. This R, L, C
combination draws a current of 10 A. Calculate (a) Power factor of the circuit
and (b) Capacitor value.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A series circuit having pure resistance of 40 ohms, pure inductance of 50.07 mH and a capacitor is connected across a 400 V, 50 Hz, AC supply. This R, L, C combination draws a current of 10 A. Calculate (a) Power factor of the circuit and (b) Capacitor value.
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