why transformer is rated in kva instead of kw?



why transformer is rated in kva instead of kw?..

Answer / laxmialn

copper losses depends on current and iron losses depending
upon voltage.The total losses are depending on current and
voltage only .power factor is not come into picture
here .thats why transformer rating is in KVA not KW

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