University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Alternating Current - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1043: Q31.7

Answer

It is not possible.

Work Step by Step

If the power factor were zero, the LRC circuit would dissipate zero average power. However, there is a resistor in the circuit and current passing through it. Power is dissipated as heat any time current passes through a resistor, so the average power cannot be zero.
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