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AC Active Power & Power Factor Formula

交流电路有功功率与功率因数公式

P=UIcosφ,cosφ=ZR​=R2+(XL​−XC​)2​R​

Theoretical Identity Description:

Active (real) power P is the rate of energy dissipation by the resistive component in an AC circuit. cos φ is the power factor, representing the ratio of active power to apparent power S = UI.

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Rigorous Derivation Tree

2 Logical Steps
Step 1check_circleValid Deduction
P=UIcosφ,cosφ=ZR​=R2+(XL​−XC​)2​R​

Foundational identity statement defined under standard mathematical conditions.

Step 2check_circleValid Deduction
P=UIcosφ,cosφ=ZR​

Targeted algebraic evaluation and parameter substitution.

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Use for electrical grid transmission loss minimization and inductive motor capacitor compensation.

errorCommon Examination Pitfalls

Pure inductors and capacitors consume ZERO active power on average (P = 0) because their current and voltage are 90° out of phase (cos 90° = 0).

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