1) An electrical load is rated for 1200 W at 120-V, single phase. The load current is 14 A. What is the power factor? PF=

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1) An electrical load is rated for 1200 W at 120-V, single phase. The load current is 14 A. What is the
power factor?
PF=
2) A DC circuit with a 24 V source has three resistors wired in parallel, with resistances of 70, 100, and
25 Q. What is the total current flowing in this circuit?
Current =
3) A three-phase motor is connected to a 277/480-V electrical system and draws 20 A with a PF of 0.85.
How much annual energy does this device use if it is operated for 200 hours during the year?
Energy =
Transcribed Image Text:1) An electrical load is rated for 1200 W at 120-V, single phase. The load current is 14 A. What is the power factor? PF= 2) A DC circuit with a 24 V source has three resistors wired in parallel, with resistances of 70, 100, and 25 Q. What is the total current flowing in this circuit? Current = 3) A three-phase motor is connected to a 277/480-V electrical system and draws 20 A with a PF of 0.85. How much annual energy does this device use if it is operated for 200 hours during the year? Energy =
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