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Two coils A and B are connected in series across a 240 V,50 Hz supply. The resistance of A is 5 Ω and the inductance of B is 0.02 H. The power consumed is 3 kW and the power factor is 0.75. The impedence of the circuit is

A
0.144 Ω
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B
1.44 Ω
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14.4 Ω
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144 Ω
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Solution

The correct option is C 14.4 Ω
Given : Ev=240 V, cosϕ=0.75 and p=3000 W
Power consumed P=E2vcosϕZ=3000
where Z is the impedence of the circuit.
(240)2(0.75)Z=3000
Z=14.4 Ω

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