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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