Which of the following descriptions IS NOT correct for loads in powersystems?A. The purely resistive load absorbs the real power from the power gridB. The purely inductive load absorbs the positive reactive power from the power gridC. The purely capacitive load absorbs the positive reactive power from the power grid.D. The average value of the instantaneous power through loads is equal to its real power.In an ac circuit, power factor correction or improvement is achieved byA. Connecting a resistor in parallel with the inductive loadB. Connecting an inductor in parallel with the inductive loadC. Connecting a capacitor in parallel with the inductive loadA balanced delta-load can be converted to an cquivalent balanced wye-load by dividing the delta-load impedance byA. square root of 3В.3C. 1/3

capacitive load will deliver reactive power to the grid. so option C is the wrong one

Which of the following descriptions IS NOT correct for loads in power systems? A. The purely resistive load absorbs the real power from the power grid B. The purely inductive load absorbs the positive reactive power from the power grid C. The purely capacitive load absorbs the positive reactive power from the power grid. D. The average value of the instantaneous power through loads is equal to its real power.

Which of the following descriptions IS NOT correct for loads in power systems? A. The purely resistive load absorbs the real power from the power grid B. The purely inductive load absorbs the positive reactive power from the power grid C. The purely capacitive load absorbs the positive reactive power from the power grid. D. The average value of the instantaneous power through loads is equal to its real power.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.16P: A single-phase, 120V(rms),60Hz source supplies power to a series R-L circuit consisting of R=10 and...

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