Question

Choose the correct statement regarding two watt-meter method for power measurements in 3-phase circuit.

a.

When power factor is unity, one of the wattmeters reads zero

b.

When the readings of the two watt-meters are equal but opposite sign, the power factor is zero

c.

Power can be measured using two watt-meter method only for star connected 3-phase circuit

d.

When two watt-meters show identical readings, the power factor is 0.5

Answer: (b).When the readings of the two watt-meters are equal but opposite sign, the power factor is zero

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