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ACTIVE AND REACTIVE POWER

ACTIVE POWER(P) REACTIVEPOWER(Q)

The True or Real or Actual Power A Power which continuously bounces back and
dissipated in the circuit is known forth between source and load is known as
as Active Power which is actually Reactive Power. (Also known as useless or watt-
utilized or consumed. (Also known less Power).
as useful or watt-full power).
Watts, kW, MW VAr, kVAr, MVAr

P = V x I x Cosθ Q = V x I x Sinθ

Watt meter -MEASURING VAr meter-MEASURING INSTRUMENT


INSTRUMENT

Active power is important to Reactive Power plays an important role in AC


produce heat and utilize the circuits to produce magnetic and electric fields.
electric and magnetic field
generated by Reactive Power

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