Explain why machinery used on a.c supply is usually rated
in KVA instead of KW?

Answer Posted / rod

AC has a component called VAR's, KVA takes into account
power factor KW does not, most machinery (motors) are rated
in KW or in the old language Horse power not KVA, KVA
relates to the supply.

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