An inductor of inductive reactance $R$,a capacitor of capacitive reactance $2R$,and a resistor of resistance $R$ are connected in series to an $AC$ source. The power factor of the series $LCR$ circuit is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

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