Physics

Physics

Problem

An electrical appliance takes 900 W900\,\text{W} of average power when connected to a 230 V230\,\text{V}, 50 Hz50\,\text{Hz} mains supply. If the power factor of the appliance is 0.600.60 (lagging), the rms current drawn from the mains is closest to a) 4.6 A4.6\,\text{A} b) 3.9 A3.9\,\text{A} c) 6.5 A6.5\,\text{A} d) 2.4 A2.4\,\text{A}

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