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Grade 12Electromagnetic Induction

A resistance is connected to an AC source. If a capacitor is included in series circuit , will the avg. power absorbed by the resistance increase or decrease ? If an inductor of small inductance is also included in the series circuit, will the avg. power absorbed increase or decrease further?

Profile image of NIKHIL GARG
15 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Sher Mohammad
12 Years ago
ie the power consumed by resistor decreases , as the capacitor provides reactive power.