If the power factor is $1/2$ in a series $RL$ circuit with $R = 100\,\Omega$ connected to an $ac$ mains $(50\,Hz)$,find the value of $L$.

  • A
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{\pi}\,H$
  • B
    $\pi\,H$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{\sqrt{3}}\,H$
  • D
    None of these

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