In an a.c. circuit containing $L, C$ and $R$ in series,the ratio of apparent power to the true power is ($Z$ and $R$ are the impedance and resistance respectively,$\phi$ = phase angle).

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

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