Two coils A and B are connected in series across a 240V,50Hz supply. The resistance of A is 5Ω and the inductance of B is 0.02H. The power consumed is 3kW and the power factor is 0.75. The impedence of the circuit is
A
0.144Ω
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B
1.44Ω
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C
14.4Ω
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D
144Ω
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Solution
The correct option is C14.4Ω
Given : Ev=240V, cosϕ=0.75 and p=3000W
Power consumed P=E2vcosϕZ=3000
where Z is the impedence of the circuit. ∴(240)2(0.75)Z=3000