What is the power factor in pure resistive , capacitive , inductive load ?

What is the power factor in pure resistive , capacitive , inductive load ?
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Answer : Power factor cosΦ = 1 in pure resistive load, cosΦ = 0 in capacitive load , cosΦ = 0 in inductive load .
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