In an RC parallel circuit, E_T = 277 V, R = 24 k Ω , and X_C = 39 k Ω . What is the power factor? A) 10% B) 61.54% C) 85.17% D) 92.41%

Name: In an RC parallel circuit, E T = 277 V, R = 24 k Ω , and X C = 39 k Ω . What is the power factor? A) 10% B) 61.54% C) 85.17% D) 92.41%
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The power factor is given by cos(θ) = R/Z, where Z is the impedance of the circuit. In this case, Z = √(R^2 + Xc^2) = √(24^2 + 39^2) = 45 kΩ. Therefore, cos(θ) = 24/45 = 0.8517, or 85.17%.

In an RC Parallel Circuit, ET = 277 V, R

In an RC Parallel Circuit, E_T = 277 V, R