In an $A.C.$ circuit containing $L, C, R$ in series,the ratio of true power to apparent power is ($Z=$ impedance of the circuit and $R$ is the resistance).

  • A
    $\frac{Z}{R}$
  • B
    $\tan \phi$
  • C
    $\cot \phi$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{Z}$

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