For the circuit below, find the power factor combination (hint: find the total complex power S=S1+ S2), and then find the value of the capacitance that will give a power factor of 0.95when connected to the load. Assume that VRMS = 120 V, 60 Hz. Load 1 20kW pf = 0.7 lagging Load 2 50 kW 120 pf=0.9 lagging

For the circuit below, find the power factor combination (hint: find the total complex power S=S1+ S2), and then find the value of the capacitance that will give a power factor of 0.95when connected to the load. Assume that VRMS = 120 V, 60 Hz. Load 1 20kW pf = 0.7 lagging Load 2 50 kW 120 pf=0.9 lagging

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

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