Translations:Power factor/6/en
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Power factor (PF) = Real power ÷ Apparent power
- Real power is power that is used to perform work. This power is consumed and is measured in watts (W).
- Reactive power is power that is power that does not perform work but is still present in a circuit. This power returns to the source and is measured in volt-amperes or volt-amps (VA).
- Apparent power is the total power present in a circuit. Apparent power is the sum of real power and reactive power. Measured in volt-amperes or volt-amps (VA).
