power factor

noun

Meaning

The ratio of the actual power to the apparent power in an alternating current power system; specifically, the cosine of the phase angle between the voltage and the current.

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Related words

active power(English)phase factor(English)form factor(English)load factor(English)power(English)reactive power(English)phase(English)phase angle(English)

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