Question

The power factor is the ratio of ________ power to the ______ power. (a) average, apparent (b) apparent, reactive (c) reactive, average (d) apparent, average This question was addressed to me in class test. I'm obligated to ask this question of Apparent Power and Power Factor topic in section Power and Power Factor of Network Theory Select the correct answer from above options network theory questions and answers, network theory questions pdf, network theory question bank, network theory gate questions and answers pdf, mcq on network theory pdf, gate network theory questions and solutions, network theory mcq Test , ies network theory questions, Network theory Questions for GATE EC Exam, Network Theory MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) average, apparent To explain I would say: The power factor is the ratio of average power to the apparent power. Power factor =(average power)/(apparent power). Power factor is also defined as the factor with which the volt amperes are to be multiplied to get true power in the circuit.