Understanding Power Factor

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What is power factor?
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Power factor is the ratio of the real power used to do work to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.
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What are the types of power factor?
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The main types of power factor are lagging, leading, and unity.
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Why is power factor important in electrical systems?
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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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