In an $ac$ circuit,the power factor

  • A
    Is zero when the circuit contains an ideal resistance only
  • B
    Is unity when the circuit contains an ideal resistance only
  • C
    Is zero when the circuit contains an ideal inductance only
  • D
    Both $(b)$ and $(c)$

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