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A series LCR circuit is connected to an ac source of variable frequency. When the frequency is increased continuously, starting from a small value, the power factor

A

goes on increasing continuously

B

goes on decreasing continuously

C

becomes maximum at a particular frequency

D

remains constant

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C
becomes maximum at a particular frequency
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