parallel circuit consists of two branches connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz source. The first branch has a noninductive resistance load of 50 Ω. The second branch consists of a coil with an inductance of 0.2 H and negligible resistance. Find the current in each branch. Determine the line current. Determine the power factor of the parallel

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  1. A parallel circuit consists of two branches connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz source. The first branch has a noninductive resistance load of 50 Ω. The second branch consists of a coil with an inductance of 0.2 H and negligible resistance.
    1. Find the current in each branch.
    2. Determine the line current.
    3. Determine the power factor of the parallel circuit
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