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In a series LR circuit X L = R and power factor of the circuit is P l . When capacitor with capacitance C such that X L = X c is put in series, the power factor becomes P 2 . The ratio 
is
A
B
C
D
2 : 1
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In case of L-R circuit
& power factor
As 
In case of L-C-R circuit
As 
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