When 1 A is passed through three impedance coils. A, B and C in series, the voltage drops are respectively, 6, 3 and 8 volts on direct current and 7, 5 and 10 volts on alternating current. When alternating current flows in the circuit, what is the overall power factor of the circuit?

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When 1 A is passed through three impedance coils. A, B and C in series, the voltage drops are respectively, 6, 3 and 8 volts on direct current and 7, 5 and 10 volts on alternating current. When alternating current flows in the circuit, what is the overall power factor of the circuit?
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