Question: A 120-V rms 60-Hz source supplies two loads connected in parallel, as shown in Fig. 11.89. (a) Find the power factor of the parallel combination.

A 120-V rms 60-Hz source supplies two loads connected in parallel, as shown in Fig. 11.89.

Load 1 24 kw pl-08 lagging Load 2 40 kw pf 0.95

(a) Find the power factor of the parallel combination.
(b) Calculate the value of the capacitance connected in parallel that will raise the power factor to unity.

Load 1 24 kw pl-08 lagging Load 2 40 kw pf 0.95 lagging

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