In order to measure the power taken by a small 220-V 60-Hz single-phase induction motor, it is connected in parallel with a non-inductive resistor across 220-V 60-Hz mains. The currents measured are as follows: resistor current, 5.0 amp; motor current, 6.2 amp; total current, 8.58 amp. Determine power factor of circuit. IT = 6.7 A R motor ? R=? 120 V 60 Hz Lmotor

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In order to measure the power taken by a small 220-V 60-Hz single-phase
induction motor, it is connected in parallel with a non-inductive resistor
across 220-V 60-Hz mains. The currents measured are as follows: resistor
current, 5.0 amp; motor current, 6.2 amp; total current, 8.58 amp.
Determine power factor of circuit.
IT = 6.7 A
R motor = ?
%3D
R= ?
120 V
60 Hz
Lmotor
Transcribed Image Text:In order to measure the power taken by a small 220-V 60-Hz single-phase induction motor, it is connected in parallel with a non-inductive resistor across 220-V 60-Hz mains. The currents measured are as follows: resistor current, 5.0 amp; motor current, 6.2 amp; total current, 8.58 amp. Determine power factor of circuit. IT = 6.7 A R motor = ? %3D R= ? 120 V 60 Hz Lmotor
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