How do I solve the question: If the reactive volt-amperes on an A.C. circuit is 12 kva and the true power is 16 kw, what is the value of the apparent power supplied in kva ?

 

Our Ebook has the method - http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_2/chpt_11/2.html.

 

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_factor