An RLC series circuit has an applied voltage of 240 volts. R = 48 Ω , X_L = 100 Ω , X_C = 36 Ω , and Z = 80 Ω . What is the voltage drop across the inductor?

A) 140 V
B) 208 V
C) 300 V
D) 344 V

The voltage drop across the inductor can be calculated using Ohm's Law (V = IZ), where I is the current in the circuit and Z is the impedance of the inductor. First, find the total current in the circuit using the total impedance (Z = 80 Ω) and the applied voltage (V = 240 V). The current I = V/Z = 240 V / 80 Ω = 3 A. The voltage drop across the inductor (VL) is then calculated using the inductive reactance (XL = 100 Ω) and the current (I = 3 A), so VL = IXL = 3 A * 100 Ω = 300 V.