An inductive load consumes 10 kW at 0.75 pf lagging. A synchronous motor with a pf of 0.95 leading is connected in parallel with the inductive load. What is the minimum required kVA size of the synchronous motor so that combined load will have a pf of 0.8 lagging

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An inductive load consumes 10 kW at 0.75 pf lagging. A synchronous motor with a pf of 0.95 leading is connected in parallel with the inductive load. What is the minimum required kVA size of the synchronous motor so that combined load will have a pf of 0.8 lagging 

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