MDCAT Physics MCQ #32

In an AC circuit, the voltage and current are in phase. What is the power factor?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #32

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In an AC circuit, the voltage and current are in phase. What is the power factor?

    • A) 0
    • B) 0.5
    • C) 0.8
    • D) 1

    Answer: 1

    Explanation: When voltage and current are in phase, the power factor is 1. Option A is incorrect because it implies a power factor of zero, meaning no real power is consumed.