A series circuit consisting of a variable resistor in series with a capacitance of 80 microfarad is connected across a 120V, 50 HZ supply. To what value should R is adjusted so that the power absorbed the series circuit will be 100 W?

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A series circuit consisting of a variable resistor in series with a capacitance of 80 microfarad is connected across a 120V, 50 HZ supply. To what value should R is adjusted so that the power absorbed the series circuit will be 100 W?

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