What is power factor and voltage-current relationship in an $AC$ circuit?

  • A
    Power factor is $\cos \phi$,where $\phi$ is the phase difference between voltage and current.
  • B
    Power factor is $\sin \phi$,where $\phi$ is the phase difference between voltage and current.
  • C
    Power factor is $\tan \phi$,where $\phi$ is the phase difference between voltage and current.
  • D
    Power factor is $\cot \phi$,where $\phi$ is the phase difference between voltage and current.

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