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The rms current in an AC circuit is 2A. If the wattless current be `sqrt(3)`A , what is the power factor of the circuit?

A

`(1)/(sqrt3)`

B

`(1)/(sqrt2)`

C

`(1)/(2)`

D

`(1)/(3)`

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