What effect does the power factor of a motor have on the branch circuit supplying power to the motor?
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Power Factor: The power factor of a motor is the ratio of the actual power (kW) that does work and the apparent power (kVA) that is supplied to the circuit. A power factor of 1 indicates that all the power supplied is being used for useful work. However, in Show more…
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