EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 7, Problem 13R
A 120-volt lamp fluorescent ballast for two 40-watt lamps is marked 85 volt-amperes. What is the power factor of the ballast? ________________________________________________
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