Electrical mathQuestion 1496 of 1506

A load has an apparent power of 15 kVA and a power-triangle phase angle of 20 degrees. What is the true power?

5.46 kW
16.0 kW
5.13 kW
14.1 kW

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Correct answer: 14.1 kW

P = S × cos θ = 15 × cos 20° = 14.1 kW.

Source: Computed, 11.3: Calculating Power Factor

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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