The power in an $AC$ circuit is given by $P = E_{rms}I_{rms} \cos \phi$. The value of $\cos \phi$ in a series $LCR$ circuit at resonance is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

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