Practice - Apparent Power (S)
Practice Questions
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What is the formula for calculating apparent power?
💡 Hint: Think about the units of voltage and current.
If the real power in a circuit is 500 W and the reactive power is 400 VAR, what is the apparent power?
💡 Hint: Use the Pythagorean theorem.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the unit of apparent power?
💡 Hint: Think about how real power is measured.
True or False: Reactive power does useful work.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of reactive components.
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Challenge Problems
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Given an AC circuit with a real power of 1500 W and a reactive power of 1200 VAR, calculate the apparent power and the power factor.
💡 Hint: Use the power triangle for this calculation.
If an AC circuit with a voltage of 240 V and an unknown current has an apparent power of 1000 VA, find the RMS current and the power factor if the real power is 800 W.
💡 Hint: Calculate the current by rearranging the apparent power formula.
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