Asked by Jessica Romero on May 07, 2024
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Of the different power values in an RL circuit, which one is known as apparent power?
A) VA
B) VARs
C) W
Apparent Power
The total power within an electrical circuit, represented in VA (volt-amperes), which combines both real power and reactive power.
RL Circuit
An electrical circuit composed of a resistor (R) and an inductor (L) connected together, used to study the behavior of circuits with resistance and inductive reactance.
Power Values
Quantitative measurements of energy consumption or generation in a system, typically expressed in watts (W) or a derivative unit.
- Determine the apparent power within series RL circuits.
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Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Apparent power in electrical circuits, especially in AC circuits like an RL (resistor-inductor) circuit, is measured in Volt-Amperes (VA). It represents the combination of real power (measured in watts, W) and reactive power (measured in volt-amperes reactive, VARs), without distinguishing between the two.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the apparent power within series RL circuits.