exact definition of reactive power in power system

Answer Posted / s.panneer selvam

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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