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MHT CET 202621 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
21 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Physics
Chapter
Alternating Current

MHT CET 2026 · 21 April · Morning Shift · Physics · Alternating Current

A resistance 'R' draws a power 'P' when connected to A.C. source....

A resistance 'R' draws a power 'P' when connected to A.C. source. If an inductor is now placed in series with the resistance, such that the impedance of the circuit becomes 'Z', the power drawn is ′P1′'P_1'. The ratio of P1/PP_1 / P is

Options

  1. A(RZ)2\left(\dfrac{R}{Z}\right)^2
  2. BRZ\sqrt{\dfrac{R}{Z}}
  3. CRZ\dfrac{R}{Z}
  4. D11

Correct answer

A. (RZ)2\left(\dfrac{R}{Z}\right)^2

Step-by-step solution

Let the RMS voltage of the AC source be VV.

When only resistance RR is connected, the power drawn is P=V2RP = \dfrac{V^2}{R}.

When an inductor is connected in series, the impedance becomes ZZ. The RMS current in the circuit is I=VZI = \dfrac{V}{Z}.

The power drawn in the L-R circuit is P1=I2R=(VZ)2R=V2RZ2P_1 = I^2 R = \left(\dfrac{V}{Z}\right)^2 R = \dfrac{V^2 R}{Z^2}.

The ratio of the powers is P1P=V2RZ2V2R=R2Z2=\dfrac{P_1}{P} = \dfrac{\dfrac{V^2 R}{Z^2}}{\dfrac{V^2}{R}} = \dfrac{R^2}{Z^2} =\left(\dfrac{R}{Z}\right)^2$.

Answer: \left(\dfrac{R}{Z}\right)^2
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