The $r.m.s.$ current in an $ac$ circuit is $2 \ A$. If the wattless current is $\sqrt{3} \ A$,the power factor is:

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

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