The voltage across the impedance ‘Z’ is 100 ∠ 15 V and the current through ‘Z’ is 20 ∠−45 A. Find the reactive power (Q).

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  1. Q = 1000 VAR
  2. Q = 6000 VAR
  3. Q = 1732 VAR
  4. Q = 600 VAR

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Option 3 : Q = 1732 VAR
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Power in AC circuit

The active power is given by:

\(P=VIcos(\theta_v-\theta_i)\)

The reactive power is given by:

\(Q=VIsin(\theta_v-\theta_i)\)

The apparent power is given by:

\(S=\sqrt{P^2+Q^2}\)

Calculation

Given, V = 100∠15° volt

I = 20 ∠−45 A 

\(Q=100\times20 \times sin(15-(-45))\)

Q = 1732 VAR 

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