A given load takes 40 KVA at 50% lagging power factor, while another load connected in parallel across the same source takes 80 kVA at 86.7% lagging power factor. Find the apparent power.

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Problem 7PP: Is the power factor in Question 6 a leading or lagging power factor? Explain your answer.
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A given load takes 40 KVA at 50% lagging power factor,
while another load connected in parallel across the same
source takes 80 kVA at 86.7% lagging power factor. Find
the apparent power.
Transcribed Image Text:A given load takes 40 KVA at 50% lagging power factor, while another load connected in parallel across the same source takes 80 kVA at 86.7% lagging power factor. Find the apparent power.
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