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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Alternating Current

Question:
What is the power factor of an AC circuit?
Options:
The measure of power lost in circuit
Power of AC
Mean power of the circuit
None of the above
Correct Answer:
The measure of power lost in circuit
Explanation:
The power factor of an AC electrical power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing to the load to the apparent power in the circuit. It measures the power lost in the circuit.