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Power factor of an RL or CR circuit is 1/root 2: new power factor when the frequency is doubled or halved

The same question, asked 2 times: 14 May 2024 S2*, 25 Apr 2025 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    14 May 2024 S2

    9
    The power factor of an R-L circuit is 12\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}. If the frequency of AC is doubled the power factor will now be

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  2. Question 2

    25 Apr 2025 S1

    38
    The power factor of a CR circuit is 12\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, If the frequency of a.c. signal is halved, then the power factor of the circuit will become

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