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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Active Power.
Active Power - as a noun
The portion of power that, averaged over a complete cycle of the ac waveform, results in net transfer of energy in one direction.
Example: "For two systems transmitting the same amount of active power, the system with the lower power factor will have higher circulating currents due to energy that returns to the source from energy storage in the load."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
real powerExample Sentences
"The active power of this motor is 10 kilowatts."
"To calculate active power, you need to know the voltage and current."
"The active power of the wind turbine is sufficient to supply energy to the entire village."
"In an AC circuit, active power is the product of voltage, current, and the power factor."
"This power plant has a total active power capacity of 100 megawatts."
