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If R , X and Z represent respectively the resistance, reactance and impedance of an electric circuit carrying alternating current, then the power factor is given by ______ .

A

`( R)/(Z )`

B

`(Z)/(R )`

C

`(R )/(X)`

D

`(X)/( R)`

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