in a induction motor if we put capacitor across it will the
power factor of the motor will improve? if yes how

Answer Posted / master ramunniraja

Yes, Motor is a inductive load, it generate lagging PF. If
we use capacitor PF will increase because capacitive load
generate Leading PF. So Both are compensated So PF increased.

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