What is Power Factor?

What is Power Factor?

• A unit of electrical charge

• A brand of generators

• A type of electrical cable

• A measure of electrical efficiency

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Power Factor has what unit?

• Watts

• Ohms

• No unit

• Volts

What is the ideal Power Factor value?

• 10

• 0

• 1

• 0.5

What introduces 'Reactive Power' in a circuit?

• Inductors and capacitors

• Resistors

• Diodes

• Transistors

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How does Reactive Power affect Power Factor?

• Reduces efficiency

• Has no effect

• Increases efficiency

• Stabilizes current flow

What mathematical methods can be used to calculate Power Factor?

• Multiplication and division

• Addition and subtraction

• Pythagoras and Trigonometry

• Calculus