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[[File:Powrefactorgraphs.png|thumb|right|'''Top:''' A resistive load with a power factor of 1 (unity). Current, voltage and power are all in sync. '''Bottom:''' An inductive load with a power factor less than 1. Current is lagging (behind) the voltage phase. The yellow shaded area represents unconsumed power that is sent back to the source.]]

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Top: A resistive load with a power factor of 1 (unity). Current, voltage and power are all in sync. Bottom: An inductive load with a power factor less than 1. Current is lagging (behind) the voltage phase. The yellow shaded area represents unconsumed power that is sent back to the source.
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