What is the power factor and how is it usually expressed mathematically?

What will be an ideal response?


The ratio between the true power and the apparent power is called the power factor and is usually expressed as a percentage (PF = true power/apparent power).

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____________________ is a high temperature process for metal and ceramics that flows the material together either without melting it or by melting it, but only barely above the melting temperature.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Gelatin made from pig skin is used for capsules and pills

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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List two advantages of a 277/480-V, three-phase, four-wire system.

What will be an ideal response?

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Technician A says that the ABS electrohydraulic unit can be bled using bleeder screws and the manual method. Technician B says that a scan tool is often required to bleed the ABS electrohydraulic unit. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technicians A and B D) Neither technician A nor B

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