power factor
Jul 20th 2008, 2:36 pm
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power factor
would i be right in thinking that if you have a low power factor the current will lead the voltage? sad i know could be watching the open
Jul 20th 2008, 7:36 pm
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Re: power factor
In a capacitive circuit the current will lead the voltage in an inductive circuit the current will lag the voltage. Which is why you fit a capacitor to an inductive circiut to bring the p.f. closer to unity.
Jul 20th 2008, 8:42 pm
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Re: power factor
Jul 20th 2008, 9:29 pm
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Re: power factor
a power supply with a low power factor will
a....current will lead voltage
b ...voltage will lead current
c...require smaller conductors
d////use less electric
a....current will lead voltage
b ...voltage will lead current
c...require smaller conductors
d////use less electric
