Asked by Mallory McGroarty on May 11, 2024
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To correct the power factor to 100 percent an equal amount of capacitive VARs would be connected in _____ with the motor.
A) series
B) parallel
Capacitive VARs
Units of reactive power in an electrical system associated with capacitive loads, contributing to the total power in VARs (volt-ampere reactive).
Parallel
A type of electrical circuit connection where components are connected across the same two points, sharing voltage across but potentially carrying different currents.
- Comprehend and implement the principle of power factor correction.
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Emily MorganMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
To correct the power factor to 100 percent, an equal amount of capacitive VARs (Volt-Ampere Reactive) would be connected in parallel with the motor. This is because connecting capacitors in parallel with the inductive load (like a motor) provides the necessary leading reactive power to counteract the lagging reactive power of the load, thereby improving the power factor towards unity.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and implement the principle of power factor correction.