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Power factor is defined as the ratio of true and apparent power of an ac circuit.
Power factor. = `cos phi=(P_(aupsilon))/(E_VI_V) = ("True power")/("Apparent power ")`
Power factor is zero for pure inductor in an ac circuit.
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