The time constant of the given $LR$ circuit is $\tau$. If the battery is replaced by an $AC$ source having voltage $V = V_0 \cos \omega t$,the power factor of the circuit will be

  • A
    $\omega \tau$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + (\omega \tau)^2}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{1 + (\omega \tau)^2}$
  • D
    None

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