Determine the KVAR rating of the capacitor connected in each phase. Also comment on the type of supplied KVAR, Whether it is unity, leading or lagging.

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A 3-Φ, 5 KW induction motor has a p.f of 0.75 lagging. A bank of capacitors is connected in delta across the supply terminals and p.f raised to 0.9 lagging. Determine the KVAR rating of the capacitor connected in each phase. Also comment on the type of supplied KVAR, Whether it is unity, leading or lagging.

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