NEET
Physics

Power Factor

Low Priority
Consistency: 15%
Weightage: 3 / 20 Yrs

High-Yield Trend

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2018
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2016
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2012

Questions
3 MCQs

01
PYQ 2012
easy
physics ID: neet-201

In an electrical circuit and an AC voltage source are all connected in series. When is removed from the circuit, the phase difference between the voltage and the current in the circuit is . If instead, is removed from the circuit, the phase difference is again . The power factor of the circuit is:

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02
PYQ 2016
easy
physics ID: neet-201

The potential differences across the resistance, capacitance, and inductance are , and respectively in an circuit. The power factor of this circuit is:
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03
PYQ 2018
medium
physics ID: neet-201

An inductor of , a capacitor of , and a resistor of are connected in series across a source of emf, . What is the power loss in this circuit?
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Preparing Power Factor for NEET

Power Factor is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Power Factor. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Power Factor a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.