Question
Power factor is maximum in an $LCR$ circuit when

Answer

(a)In $LCR$ circuit; in the condition of resonance ${X_L} = {X_C}$ i.e. circuit behaves as resistive circuit. In resistive circuit power factor is maximum.

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