what is the difference between ACTIVE POWER and REACTIVE
POWER.I WANT CLEAR ANSEWER.

Answer Posted / kumaresan.g

Active Power Means actually to deliver the ac machine
( ie., It is generating power). [Power in MW (P=VI)].

Reactive power Means the load utilize the actual power it
is the reactive power. Power in mva [P=VI Cos(Theta)]

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