12. 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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12. 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.

12. 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:12. 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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