Understanding Power Factor

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What is power factor?

Power factor is the ratio of the real power used to do work to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.

What are the types of power factor?

The main types of power factor are lagging, leading, and unity.

Why is power factor important in electrical systems?

Power factor affects the efficiency and capacity of electrical systems, and higher power factors reduce energy losses and improve system stability.

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