What is power factor? (Power in AC circuits) | Alternating current | Physics | Khan Academy

The power factor represents the fraction of the available power (also called apparent power) that is consumed (also called the true power) by the circuit. Low power factors cause higher heating losses in transmission lines. Let's explore this in more detail. Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?ut... Created by Mahesh Shenoy