The power factor of an LCR series circuit is given by cosϕ=ZR.
Given cosϕ=0.5 and R=100 Ω.
Substituting the values, we get:
0.5=Z100⇒Z=200 Ω
The impedance Z of the circuit is also given by:
Z=R2+(XL−XC)2
Squaring both sides and substituting the values of Z and R:
(200)2=(100)2+(XL−XC)2
40000=10000+(XL−XC)2
(XL−XC)2=30000
∣XL−XC∣=1003 Ω
The difference in inductive and capacitive reactance is given as 3α Ω.
Comparing the two expressions:
3α=1003
α=100
Answer: 100