alleryStart learning →In an AC circuit, what is cos φ called?
AForm factor
BReactance factor
CPower factor
DQuality factor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Power factor
The factor cos φ scales the product of rms voltage and current to give the real power, so it is the power factor.
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