a single phase circuit has a phase angle of 60 degrees between the current and the voltage. How do I calculate the power factor?

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anonymous · Answer

If φ is the phase angle between the current and voltage, then the power factor is equal to the cosine of the angle, |cos φ| , and

|P| = |S|*|cosφ|

where S is the "apparent power" and P is the "real/active power"

Hope this helps....☺

anonymous · Answer

thanks for the help but I still dont know how to work the answer out.

anonymous · Answer

still looking for help with :
a single phase circuit has a phase angle of 60 degrees between the current and the voltage. How do I calculate the power factor?
I know that the power factor = cosq.... but i dont know how to use the equation.
Can anyone help please?