Asked by Jalani Bennett on May 17, 2024
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Power factor (PF) is the ratio of the _____ power to the _____ power.
A) true; apparent
B) apparent; true
C) apparent; reactive
D) reactive; apparent
Power Factor
A dimensionless number between 0 and 1 that represents the ratio of the real power flowing to the load to the apparent power in the circuit.
True Power
The portion of power, measured in watts (W), that performs real work in a circuit, as opposed to apparent power which also includes reactive power.
Apparent Power
The total power in an AC circuit, combining both active (real) and reactive power, measured in volt-amperes (VA).
- Understand the concept of power factor and its significance in RL circuits.
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Crystal QuinteroMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Power factor is defined as the ratio of true (or real) power, which performs actual work, to apparent power, which is the combination of real power and reactive power in a circuit.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of power factor and its significance in RL circuits.