Electrical mathQuestion 1498 of 1506

A load has an apparent power of 15 kVA and a power-triangle phase angle of 60 degrees. What is the true power?

  1. 30.0 kW
  2. 26.0 kW
  3. 7.50 kW
  4. 13.0 kW
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Correct answer: 7.50 kW

P = S × cos θ = 15 × cos 60° = 7.50 kW.

Source: Computed, 11.3: Calculating Power Factor

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026