exact definition of reactive power in power system

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exact definition of reactive power in power system..

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Reactive power is the power required by the machine for its working eg: a 10 kW motor normally takes 14 kW from line. In this the active power is 10 kW only but the 4 kW is required by the machine to deliver the 10 kW

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exact definition of reactive power in power system..

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but i know

active power means vicos pi
reactive power means visin pi

reactive power is also out phase of voltage with currents
that means current is maximum, voltage is postive or negative ...

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