Types of Power in AC Circuits

What are the 3 types of power to be considered within AC circuits?

• TRUE Power, REACTIVE Power, APPARENT Power

• DIRECT Power, INDIRECT Power, VISIBLE Power

• ELECTRIC Power, MAGNETIC Power, VISIBLE Power

• ACTIVE Power, PASSIVE Power, VISIBLE Power

What is the unit of measurement for TRUE Power?

• Kilo-Volt-Amps Reactive (kVAR)

• Watts (W or kW)

• Kilo-Volt-Amps (kVA)

• Volt-Amps (VA)

Which type of power is known as phantom power?

• REACTIVE Power

• TRUE Power

• APPARENT Power

• DIRECT Power

What is the ideal type of power production in circuits?

• REACTIVE Power

• APPARENT Power

• TRUE Power

• INDUCTIVE Power

How is APPARENT Power calculated in relation to TRUE and REACTIVE Power?

• By adding TRUE Power and REACTIVE Power

• Using the power triangle

• Through direct measurement only

• By subtracting REACTIVE Power from TRUE Power