Asked by Yesenia Zacharkiw on May 11, 2024
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If a RLC series circuit contains more inductive VARs than capacitive VARs, the circuit has a _____ power factor.
A) lagging
B) leading
Inductive VARs
In power systems, inductive VARs (Volt-Ampere Reactive) are reactive power components generated by inductive loads, contributing to the overall power factor but not to the actual work performed.
Power Factor
A dimensionless measure of how effectively electrical power is converted into useful work output, particularly the ratio of real power to apparent power in a circuit.
- Acquire knowledge on the effect of phase relationships on power factor in RLC circuits.
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Stacy HagarMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In an RLC series circuit, if there are more inductive VARs (volt-amps reactive) than capacitive VARs, the circuit exhibits a lagging power factor. This is because inductors cause current to lag behind voltage, leading to a lagging power factor.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the effect of phase relationships on power factor in RLC circuits.