An RLC circuit is connected across a variable frequency, 110V source. When the frequency is varied, the maximum effective value of the current is 5.6A and occurs at 45Hz. At this frequency, the voltage across the capacitor is 200.8V. Determine the power factor of the circuit at 60Hz.

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An RLC circuit is connected across a variable frequency, 110V source. When the frequency is varied, the
maximum effective value of the current is 5.6A and occurs at 45Hz. At this frequency, the voltage across
the capacitor is 200.8V. Determine the power factor of the circuit at 60Hz.
Transcribed Image Text:An RLC circuit is connected across a variable frequency, 110V source. When the frequency is varied, the maximum effective value of the current is 5.6A and occurs at 45Hz. At this frequency, the voltage across the capacitor is 200.8V. Determine the power factor of the circuit at 60Hz.
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