Physics · 2026
JEE Main · 24 January 2026, Shift 1 · Q37
For the series L C R circuit connected with 220 V, 50 Hz a.c source as shown in the figure, the power factor is (α)/10. The value of α is ____.
For the series $\displaystyle L C R$ circuit connected with $\displaystyle 220 \mathrm{~V}, 50 \mathrm{~Hz}$ a.c source as shown in the figure, the power factor is $\displaystyle \frac{\alpha}{10}$. The value of $\displaystyle \alpha$ is $\displaystyle \_\_\_\_$.

Official answer
From NTA’s final answer key for this paper.
(3)
$\displaystyle 6$
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