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A power factor of a circuit can be improved by placing which, among the following, in a circuit?(a) Inductor(b) Capacitor(c) Resistor(d) SwitchI have been asked this question in an internship interview.My enquiry is from Capacitance topic in chapter Capacitance and Capacitors of Basic Electrical Engineering

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Correct CHOICE is (b) CAPACITOR

Best explanation: Power factor = Real power/Apparent power = KW/kVA

By adding a capacitor in a circuit, an additional kW load can be added to the SYSTEM WITHOUT altering the kVA. Hence, the power factor is improved.



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