Electrical mathQuestion 1504 of 1506

A motor has a power factor of 0.75 lagging. What is the phase angle between voltage and current?

  1. 41.4 degrees
  2. 75.5 degrees
  3. 67.5 degrees
  4. 48.6 degrees
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Correct answer: 41.4 degrees

PF = cos θ, so θ = arccos(0.75) = 41.4 degrees.

Source: Computed, 11.3: Calculating Power Factor

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