What is the power factor of a circuit with a resistance of 8Ω and a reactance of

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the power factor of a circuit with a resistance of 8Ω and a reactance of 6Ω? (2023)
  1. 0.5
  2. 0.6
  3. 0.8
  4. 1.0

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the power factor of a circuit with a resistance of 8Ω and a reactance of 6Ω? (2023)
  • Step 1: Identify the resistance (R) and reactance (X) values. Here, R = 8Ω and X = 6Ω.
  • Step 2: Calculate the impedance (Z) using the formula Z = √(R² + X²).
  • Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula: Z = √(8² + 6²).
  • Step 4: Calculate 8² = 64 and 6² = 36.
  • Step 5: Add the results: 64 + 36 = 100.
  • Step 6: Take the square root: Z = √100 = 10.
  • Step 7: Now, calculate the power factor (PF) using the formula PF = R/Z.
  • Step 8: Substitute the values: PF = 8/10.
  • Step 9: Simplify the fraction: PF = 0.8.
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