Q75 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 1) · Physics

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Maximum power is dissipated in a circuit containing an inductor, a capacitor and a resistor connected in series with an AC source, when resonance occurs.

Statement II: Maximum power is dissipated in a circuit containing pure resistor due to zero phase difference between current and voltage.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • Correct answer
    B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • C
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • D
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Solution

The formula for impedance is given by 

Z=R2+XL-XC2

At resonance, XL=XC. So, Zmin=R

Power will be maximum when impedance is minimum. Thus the maximum power occurs in a purely resistive circuit. 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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