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OpenStudy (jack1):

Hi all, Quick physics question: how do i calculate power? True power (P) = i x V or i^2 x R but Reactive Power (Q) = ???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Q = 1.732 VI Sin(phi)

OpenStudy (jack1):

hmm... ok thanks... but what is phi? and V is peak or RMS? and why 1.732...? it seems like an arbitrary number...?

OpenStudy (jack1):

@tiffyforever32 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

found it on some wiki site

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