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In series LCR circuit for XL > XC, tan Φ will be ______. - Physics

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Question

In series LCR circuit for XL > XC, tan Φ will be ______.

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  • negative

  • zero

  • positive

  • infinity

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Solution

In series LCR circuit for XL > XC, tan Φ will be positive.

Explanation:

In a series LCR circuit,

tan Φ = `(X_L - X_C)/R`

If XL > XC, then (XL− XC) is positive, so tan⁡ Φ is positive. The circuit behaves as an inductive circuit, and current lags behind voltage.

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