A series circuit consisting of a variable resistor in series with a capacitance of 80 microfarad is connected across a 120V,50 HZ supply. To what value should R is adjusted so that the power absorbed the series circuit will be 100W?    15 ohms 10 ohms 18 ohms  12 ohms

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A series circuit consisting of a variable resistor in series with a capacitance of 80 microfarad is connected across a 120V,50 HZ supply. To what value should R is adjusted so that the power absorbed the series circuit will be 100W? 
 
15 ohms
10 ohms
18 ohms 
12 ohms
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