The power factor of an $ac$ circuit having resistance $(R)$ and inductance $(L)$ connected in series and an angular velocity $\omega$ is:

  • A
    $R/\omega L$
  • B
    $R/\sqrt{R^2 + \omega^2 L^2}$
  • C
    $\omega L/R$
  • D
    $R/\sqrt{R^2 - \omega^2 L^2}$

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