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For circuit used for transporting
electric power, a low power factor
implies large power loss in
transmission. Explain.

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Solution

Dear student,
​​​​​​We know that,

P = Erms X Irms cosɸ.

Therefore, to transport a given power P, low power factor (means cosɸ) means a larger current through the transmission line, resulting in large line power loss I2R.

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