Two wattmeter’s indicate 6 kW and 5kW respectively when connected to measure the input power to a 3 phase balanced load, the reverse switch being operated on the meter indicating 5kW reading. Determine (a) the input power and (b) the load power factor.

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Two wattmeter’s indicate 6 kW and 5kW respectively when connected to measure the input power to a 3 phase balanced load, the reverse switch being operated on the meter indicating 5kW reading. Determine (a) the input power and (b) the load power factor.

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