A 240V, 50Hz single-phase motor takes a current of 8A at a PF of 0.65 lagging. Determine the value of capacitor required to improve the PF to 0.92 lagging. What is the value of the new supply current?

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A 240V, 50Hz single-phase motor takes a current of 8A at a PF of 0.65 lagging. Determine the value of capacitor required to improve the PF to 0.92 lagging. What is the value of the new supply current?

 

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