Electrical mathQuestion 1497 of 1506

A load has an apparent power of 12 kVA and a power-triangle phase angle of 60 degrees. What is the true power?

10.4 kW
20.8 kW
6.00 kW
24.0 kW

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Correct answer: 6.00 kW

P = S × cos θ = 12 × cos 60° = 6.00 kW.

Source: Computed, 11.3: Calculating Power Factor

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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