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In an AC circuit, the power factor...

In an `AC` circuit, the power factor

A

Is zero when the circuit contains an ideal resistance only

B

is unity when the circuit contains an ideal capacitance only

C

is zero when the circuit contains and ideal inductance only

D

is unity when the circuit contains an ideal inductance only

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C
Power factor =R/Z
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