Theory & DesignQuestion 79 of 110
For a load of 80 kW real and 100 kVA apparent, what is the reactive power?
a.80 kVAR
b.100 kVAR
c.60 kVAR
d.40 kVAR
Explanation
Reactive power = sqrt(kVA^2 - kW^2) = sqrt(100^2 - 80^2) = sqrt(3,600) = 60 kVAR.
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