Question: A 240-V rms 60-Hz source supplies a parallel combination of a 5-kW heater and a 30- kVA induction motor whose power factor is 0.82. Determine:

A 240-V rms 60-Hz source supplies a parallel combination of a 5-kW heater and a 30- kVA induction motor whose power factor is 0.82. Determine:
(a) The system apparent power
(b) The system reactive power
(c) The kVA rating of a capacitor required to adjust the system power factor to 0.9 lagging
(d) The value of the capacitor required

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