Question: Problem # 3 : Power Factor Correction A washing machine connected to a household outlet can be modeled as the circuit below: Where v (

Problem #3: Power Factor Correction
A washing machine connected to a household outlet can be modeled as the circuit below:
Where v(t)=170cos(120t)V and i(t)=4cos(120t-40)A. Determine the following:
a) Complex Power.
b) Real Power.
c) Reactive Power.
d) Power factor and whether it is lagging or leading.
e) The impedance ZL in polar and Cartesian form.
f) The values of the resistors, capacitors and/or inductors needed to realize ZL.
g) The capacitor needed in parallel to load ZL to improve the power factor to pf=0.99.
Problem # 3 : Power Factor Correction A washing

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