A load of 120 + j 60 is connected to a source of 120 V with a phase angle of 300, through a transmission line with an inductive reactance of 60 ohms. A Capacitor bank of a capacitive reactance of 60 ohms is connected in parallel to the load. The power factor at the source is: O A. 0.447 leading O B. None of choices are correct O C. 0.447 lagging O D. 0.707 leading O E. 0.707 lagging

A load of 120 + j 60 is connected to a source of 120 V with a phase angle of 300, through a transmission line with an inductive reactance of 60 ohms. A Capacitor bank of a capacitive reactance of 60 ohms is connected in parallel to the load. The power factor at the source is: O A. 0.447 leading O B. None of choices are correct O C. 0.447 lagging O D. 0.707 leading O E. 0.707 lagging

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

Section: Chapter Questions

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