Practice - Types of Loads (by Electrical Characteristic)
Practice Questions
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What is a resistive load? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about devices that produce heat or light.
What type of power factor do inductive loads typically have?
💡 Hint: Remember how inductive loads like motors operate.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of load is characterized by a power factor of 1.0?
💡 Hint: Consider what types of appliances use power without delay.
True or False: Inductive loads typically have a leading power factor.
💡 Hint: Think about how the current behaves in inductive loads.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an electrical system with a mix of inductive and resistive loads. If the power factor is measured at 0.7, calculate the real and apparent power given a real power load of 500 kW.
💡 Hint: Use the relationship between real power, apparent power, and power factor.
How do seasonal variations, such as increased air conditioning use in summer, affect the load profile in a city? Discuss its implications.
💡 Hint: Think about how people's behavior changes with temperature.
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