inductive reactance of 8 ohms is connected in parallel with a capacitive reactance of 18 ohms; this combination is then connected in series with a variable resistance. For wht value of resistnace will the power factor be 0.5, and what current and power will the circuit take if the impressed emf is 118 volts.

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An inductive reactance of 8 ohms is connected in parallel with a capacitive reactance of 18 ohms; this combination is then connected in series with a variable resistance. For wht value of resistnace will the power factor be 0.5, and what current and power will the circuit take if the impressed emf is 118 volts. 

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