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In a series LR circuit with X_L=R, power factor is P_1. If a capacitor of capacitance C with X_C=X_L is added to the circuit the power factor becomes…

JEE Main 2023 — Physics Electromagnetism

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In a series LRLRLR circuit with XL=R{X}_{L}=RXL​=R, power factor is P1{P}_{1}P1​. If a capacitor of capacitance CCC with XC=XL{X}_{C}={X}_{L}XC​=XL​ is added to the circuit the power factor becomes P2{P}_{2}P2​. The ratio of P1{P}_{1}P1​ to P2{P}_{2}P2​ will be :

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Held on 30 Jan 2023 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    1:31:31:3

  2. B

    1:21:\sqrt{2}1:2​

  3. C

    1:11:11:1

  4. D

    1:21:21:2

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