What is power factor

Explain the term power factor? Specify whether it is high or low and why?

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Power factor must be high for getting the smooth operation of system. Low power factor states that losses will be more. It refers to the ratio of true power to the apparent power. It has to be ideally 1. If it becomes too low then overheating of cable and equipment overloading will takes place and If it becomes greater than 1 then load will act as capacitor and starts feeding source and will results in tripping.

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