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A pure inductive coil of 50 mH is connected to a 220 V, 60 Hz AC supply. The power consumed by the coil is.

Correct answer: A. 0 W

  • A. 0 W
  • B. 100 W
  • C. 200 W
  • D. 400 W

Explanation

A pure inductor consumes no average power (power factor cosφ = 0, as phase difference is 90°). Thus, P = VI cosφ = 0W.

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