The power factor may be expressed as being equal to
| true power | true watts | true watts | ||
| = | = | |||
| apparent power | apparent watts | volts × amperes |
Ques. What are the true watts?
Ans. The watts as measured by a wattmeter.
Ques. What are the apparent watts?
Ans. The watts obtained by multiplying together the simultaneous voltmeter and ammeter readings.
Ques. What is usually meant by power factor?
Ans. The multiplier used with the apparent watts to determine how much of the power supplied is available.
