Electrical mathQuestion 1495 of 1506

A load has an apparent power of 8 kVA and a power-triangle phase angle of 35 degrees. What is the true power?

  1. 4.59 kW
  2. 6.55 kW
  3. 5.60 kW
  4. 9.77 kW
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Correct answer: 6.55 kW

P = S × cos θ = 8 × cos 35° = 6.55 kW.

Source: Computed, 11.3: Calculating Power Factor

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