3. If the capacitor of Question 2 is replaced with one drawing 8 kvar, calculate: a. The new value of apparent power b. The new reactive power C. The new active power d. The new power factor e. Did the addition of the capacitor accomplish anything? Explain.

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1. An electro-magnet draws 3 kW of active power and 4 kvar of reactive power.
a. Calculate the apparent power.
b. Calculate the power factor.
2. A capacitor drawing 4 kvar is placed in parallel with the electro-magnet of Question
1.
a. Calculate the new value of apparent power
b. What is the new value of reactive power?
c. What is the value of active power?
d. What is the new power factor?
3. If the capacitor of Question 2 is replaced with one drawing 8 kvar, calculate:
a. The new value of apparent power
b. The new reactive power
C. The new active power
d. The new power factor
e. Did the addition of the capacitor accomplish anything? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:1. An electro-magnet draws 3 kW of active power and 4 kvar of reactive power. a. Calculate the apparent power. b. Calculate the power factor. 2. A capacitor drawing 4 kvar is placed in parallel with the electro-magnet of Question 1. a. Calculate the new value of apparent power b. What is the new value of reactive power? c. What is the value of active power? d. What is the new power factor? 3. If the capacitor of Question 2 is replaced with one drawing 8 kvar, calculate: a. The new value of apparent power b. The new reactive power C. The new active power d. The new power factor e. Did the addition of the capacitor accomplish anything? Explain.
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