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The power factor of industrial loads is generally______________?

Correct answer: B. lagging

  • A. unity
  • B. lagging
  • C. leading
  • D. zero

Explanation

Industrial loads contain many induction motors and transformers, both of which draw magnetising current and therefore operate at a lagging power factor. Capacitor banks are commonly installed to improve this factor toward unity.

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