A 3-phase induction motor draws 1,000 kVA at a pf of ___

A 3-phase induction motor draws 1,000 kVA at a pf of 0.8 lag.

A synchronous condenser is connected in parallel to draw an additional 750 kVA at a power factor of 0.6 lead.

The pf of the total load supplied by the mains is

A. unity.
B. 0.707 lead.
C. 0.6 lag.
D. zero.

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Answer: A

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