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What is the power factor angle of an RC series circuit?

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Concept:
Impedance triangle for the series RC circuit


Impedance triangle for series RL circuit


Calculation:

Power factor= 

Where power factor angle

By the Impedance triangle of the series RC circuit, we can write

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