MCQ Practice Question

For a load with lagging power factor, power-factor correction is commonly achieved by connecting?

  • AA capacitor in parallel with the load
  • BAn additional resistor in series only
  • CA DC voltage source in parallel
  • DAn open circuit
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Correct Answer: A. A capacitor in parallel with the load
Explanation: A shunt capacitor supplies leading reactive power that offsets part of the load's lagging reactive power.
Reference: Standard network theory: ac power
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