If a RLC parallel circuit contains more inductive VARs than capacitive VARs, the circuit has a _____ power factor.
A) lagging
B) leading

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In an RLC parallel circuit, if there are more inductive VARs (volt-ampere reactive) than capacitive VARs, the circuit exhibits a lagging power factor. This is because inductors store energy in a magnetic field, which tends to delay the voltage phase behind the current, leading to a lagging power factor.

If a RLC Parallel Circuit Contains More Inductive VARs Than