Under the conditions of maximum reactive power output, the reactive power flowing out of an alternator is __________(a) positive(b) negative(c) zero(d) equal to powerI got this question in an interview.This intriguing question comes from Power Flow Through an Inductive Impedance topic in division Efficiency and Regulation of Electrical Machines

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1.	Under the conditions of maximum reactive power output, the reactive power flowing out of an alternator is __________(a) positive(b) negative(c) zero(d) equal to powerI got this question in an interview.This intriguing question comes from Power Flow Through an Inductive Impedance topic in division Efficiency and Regulation of Electrical Machines
Answer» The correct answer is (b) negative The best I can EXPLAIN: The ALTERNATOR will always absorb the REACTIVE power to meet its flux REQUIREMENTS to generate the real power.

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