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Question
Give any one definition of power factor.
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Solution
The Power Factor is the ratio of True Power (measured in Watts) to Apparent Power (measured in Volt-Amperes) in an AC circuit.
Power factor (cos Φ) = `"True power"/"Apparent power"`
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