Asked by Daniel Carrera Chavarria on Jun 21, 2024
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If the power factor is corrected exactly so that the circuit is purely resistive, the power factor has a value of _____.
A) zero
B) 0.95
C) 50 percent
D) unity
Power Factor
A measure of how effectively electrical power is converted into useful work output, representing the ratio of real power flowing to the load to the apparent power.
Circuit
An electrical path between two points.
Unity
100%, or 1.
- Acquire knowledge on and execute the concept of power factor correction.
Verified Answer
YM
yashi mittalJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When the power factor is corrected to make the circuit purely resistive, the power factor is 1 or unity, indicating no phase difference between voltage and current.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on and execute the concept of power factor correction.