Q.1. If an RMS current of 5 A at 60 Hz flows through an inductor of 10 mH, what is its average power? Ans. Q.2. What is the power factor of a capacitor? Ans. Q.3. If the power factor of a load is 0.75 lagging, is the load inductive or capacitive and why? Ans. Q.4. Does KVL apply to RMS (effective) voltage magnitudes alone and why?

Q.1. If an RMS current of 5 A at 60 Hz flows through an inductor of 10 mH, what is its average power? Ans. Q.2. What is the power factor of a capacitor? Ans. Q.3. If the power factor of a load is 0.75 lagging, is the load inductive or capacitive and why? Ans. Q.4. Does KVL apply to RMS (effective) voltage magnitudes alone and why?

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.27P: An industrial load consisting of a bank of induction motors consumes 50 kW at a power factor of 0.8...

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