Power factor and three-phaseQuestion 1407 of 1506

A load draws 24.0 kW of true power and 40 kVA of apparent power. What is the power factor?

  1. 0.600
  2. 0.375
  3. 0.400
  4. 0.800
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Correct answer: 0.600

PF = true power ÷ apparent power = 24.0 ÷ 40 = 0.600.

Source: Computed, 11.3: Calculating Power Factor

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026